The Vickers Armstrong Wellington, affectionately dubbed the Wimpy
after the hamburger-scoffing cartoon character, lays claim to two
distinctions within RAF WWII annals. The first related to its
geodetic structure, with a cloth covering that proved to be
superior to previous designs for surviving battle damage. Second,
the aircraft was destined to remain on the front line with Bomber
Command throughout the entire course of the war. Whether serving as
a first-generation bomber between 1939 and 1943, along with its
Whitley and Hampden contemporaries, or on antisubmarine operations
with Coastal Command, it proved to be a critical asset in applying
steady inhibiting pressure on Axis Europe. Service as an aircrew
trainer both during and following WWII was a secondary but very
valuable function, as were latter-day duties with Transport
Command. This book is a concise, visual history of this iconic RAF
WWII bomber by noted aviation historian Ron Mackay.
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