Vickers Wellington
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
178155868X
ISBN-13
9781781558683
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Imprint
Fonthill Media Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 26th, 2022
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
764 grams
Dimensions
18.60 x 25.50 x 2.20 cms
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The Vickers Wellington seen in RAF bomber design, development, production, and combat service. The Wellington crews served with distinction in this versatile aircraft from before the Second World War until the 1950s, throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
This book covers the design, development, production and operational service of the Vickers Wellington from before the Second World War through to the 1950s. The aircraft and crews served with great distinction from the start to the end of the Second World War despite heavy losses. The aircraft was operated by Bomber Command until replaced by the bigger four engine heavy bombers, and played a major part in the Mediterranean Theatre. Its versatility was show with maritime operations against the U-boat threat. It was also used for transport and the hazards of aircrew training. It’s geodetic construction, developed from the airship era, made it rugged and capable of absorbing battle damage bring its crews home safely from combat over hostile territory.
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