Vickers Wellington

Vickers Wellington

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Vickers Wellington




Language:English
Format:Hardback
Dimensions:7.02" x 9.75"
Pages:240
Photos:194 black-and-white photographs
Publisher:Fonthill Media
ISBN:9781781558683
Item No. 9781781558683



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.