Vickers Wellington Birtles Philip
Vickers Wellington Birtles Philip 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…
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Vickers Wellington Birtles Philip
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 was operated by Bomber Command until replaced by the bigger four engine heavy bombers, and played a major part in the Mediterranean Theatre. The aircraft and crews served with great distinction from the start to the end of the Second World War despite heavy losses.
It was also used for transport and the hazards of aircrew training. Its versatility was show with maritime operations against the U-boat threat. 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