In most cases I do not recommend using a lancaster (lanc). This is because a warbird has a faster ship speed, faster energy (nrg) recharge, and a more powerful bullet.
Strategies:In most cases the strategy is the same as warbird. However, when in base I would not use this ship as an attack ship unless the enemy team does not have spiders. Instead shoot from longer distances with multi off. This will lower your chance of dieing and allow you to shoot more often.