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OverviewThis 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 and crews served with great distinction from the start to the end of the Second World War despite heavy losses. 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. Its versatility was show with maritime operations against the U-boat threat. It was also used for transport and the hazards of aircrew training. 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 territory. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philip BirtlesPublisher: Fonthill Media Ltd Imprint: Fonthill Media Ltd Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.791kg ISBN: 9781781558683ISBN 10: 178155868 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 26 May 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction; Design and Development; Early Wellington Operations; Main Force Operations; Aircrew Training; Wellingtons in the Mediterranean; Maritime Operations; Asia, Africa, and Arabia; Multi-role Wellingtons; Post-War Service; Foreign Air Forces; Preserved Wellingtons; Appendix I: Specifications; Appendix II: Production; Appendix III: Service Units; Further Reading.ReviewsAuthor InformationPhilip Birtles started work with the de Havilland Aeronautical School in 1957 as an engineering apprentice. On completion, he was appointed PA to John Cunningham, chief test pilot and Second World War night fighter ace. He then followed a career in aerospace marketing until the closure of Hatfield Aerodrome in 1993. He wrote his first book in 1980, and now has had published, or in preparation, between 45 and 50 books, mainly on aerospace subjects. He has been a volunteer at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum for about 50 years. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |