A definitive history of one of the Allies' most important planes of World War II, flying from the first to the last day of the war.
About the Book
This book is essential reading for fans of John Nichol, Rowland White, and Donald L. Miller.
Designed by Sir Barnes Wallis, the Vickers Wellington featured an innovative geodetic airframe that allowed it to withstand monumental damage without being brought down, with pilots regularly returning to base despite large sections of the fuselage missing. This unique design enabled the medium bomber to become the backbone of RAF Bomber Command during the first three years of the war. When it was eventually superseded by larger bombers, it was not consigned to history but instead proved its versatility, serving as one of the first bombers equipped for night raids, as well as in anti-submarine warfare, convoy protection, torpedo bombing, and essential training.
Through in-depth research and hundreds of interviews with air and ground crews, Chaz Bowyer provides fascinating insights into the Wellington bomber’s contribution to the war effort. He traces the technical origins and development of Wallis’s aircraft, before revealing what it was like to fly through the heat of battle, including some of the longest bombing missions of the era.
The Wellington Bomber is a remarkable tribute to this innovative and respected aircraft, whose versatility made it one of the most successful operational planes of all time.
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