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Vickers Wellington

Vickers Wellington

The RAF's Long-Range Medium Bomber in World War II

by Ron Mackay
Hardback
Publication Date: 28/02/2023

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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.
ISBN:
9780764365294
9780764365294
Category:
Air forces & warfare
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
28-02-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing, Limited
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
228.6x228.6mm
Weight:
0.91kg
Ron Mackay

Ron Mackay's involvement with military aviation began during WWII. The local Coastal Command airfield at his birthplace of Wick in Scotland provided a wealth of RAF and USAAF designs with which to stimulate his interest that was subsequently sustained by National Service in the RAF. A working knowledge of German has expanded his field of study into the Luftwaffe.

To date, he has published 28 books covering the aforementioned Allied and Axis Air Forces that include several co-authored examples. Further books are currently under process of completion.

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