OK, the original publication had them in this order:
1 Hampden/Hereford
2 Mosquito
3 Wellington
4 Manchester
5 Stirling
6 Halifax
7 Lancaster
In order of arrival, with 7/7 were:
DaveG, Eric (Tomliner), Brian Franklin, all within 20 minutes of each other.
They were followed by:
Keith (Dev One), Christopher (cstorey), and Mick (woody901).
Diamonds therefore to the above
Den (511Flyer), Dale (VC10) and Ben (TSR2) initially had 6 & 7 reversed, but changed their minds for.....
gold
Allan also had 6 & 7 reversed, and stuck to his guns, showing a strong sense of conviction.
Silver is not to be sneezed at, Allan
Thanks again to all who participated. Makes it very much worth my while.
Again, things have been learnt.
I did not know that the Halifax was Merlin powered until later in its development. I don't recall ever seeing a photo of one with those engines.
Conversely, I've always associated Lancasters with Merlins, though my references tell me that radials were fitted to the later Mks.
The differentiating fact was the dimensions; the Halifax was always longer and taller, whilst its span went from 98' 8" to 104'. The Lancaster spent its life with a span of 102'. Turrets came and went, and weights varied.