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

The Vickers Armstrong Wellington, nicknamed the "Wimpy," was a crucial RAF WWII bomber due to its geodetic structure and long-serving with Bomber Command. It also served as an aircrew trainer and Transport Command aircraft. This book provides a visual history of the "Wimpy" by noted aviation historian Ron Mackay.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

The Vickers Armstrong Wellington, affectionately nicknamed the "Wimpy" after the hamburger-scoffing cartoon character, holds two notable distinctions in the annals of RAF WWII. The first pertains to its geodetic structure, featuring a cloth covering that outperformed previous designs in terms of surviving battle damage. Moreover, the Wellington was destined to remain on the front line with Bomber Command throughout the entirety of the war. Whether serving as a first-generation bomber between 1939 and 1943, alongside its Whitley and Hampden contemporaries, or on antisubmarine operations with Coastal Command, it proved to be a crucial asset in exerting a steady and inhibiting pressure on Axis Europe. Serving as an aircrew trainer both during and following WWII was a secondary but highly valuable function, as were subsequent duties with Transport Command. This book, authored by renowned aviation historian Ron Mackay, presents a concise and visually captivating history of this iconic RAF WWII bomber.

Weight: 752g
Dimension: 236 x 238 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764365294