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

by Ron Mackay

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764365290
• ISBN13: 9780764365294
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.7" x 8.8"