Megan
Thanks for posting that fascinating diagram. I must admit I had no idea the Stirling was so much bigger than the Lanc or how dramatic that kind of 747 style nose compared to the squatter Halifax and Lanc. for looks I always liked the Halifax best but never seen any except the BBMF Lanc for real as too young for that (if not much else) . Be interesting to see how the B17 compares too actually.
the Lancaster with it mighty payload really was a flying bomb bay wasn't it , highlighting a terrific design job to get the weight carried with as little airframe as possible.
Thanks again