Vickers Wellington: The RAF's Long-Range Medium Bomber in World War II (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2023
Authors:	Ron Mackay
Dimensions:	229 x 229mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-6529-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-6529-0
Barcode:	9780764365294

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!