The Wellington Bomber Story
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The Wellington Bomber Story
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Author : Martin W. Bowman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-04
The Wellington Bomber Story written by Martin W. Bowman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04 with Vickers Wellington (Bomber) categories.
The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engine, long range medium bomber, universally known as the ‘Wimpy’. The only bomber in construction throughout the Second World War, the Wellington played a pivotal role in training and combat from its conception in the 1930s, through active service in the Far Eastern, Mediterranean and German arenas of conflict, until its final use by the RAF in 1953.This book follows the fascinating story of the much-loved and innovatively designed Wellington throughout its life, including many tales from the aircraft’s years with Bomber Command. Illustrated with a wide selection of images, both colour and black and white, this book is a fitting tribute to a wonderful servant of the RAF.
The Wellington Bomber
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Author : Martin W Bowman
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2015-02-28
The Wellington Bomber written by Martin W Bowman and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-28 with History categories.
The Wellington Bomber was omnipresent during the Second World War, employed in a variety of contexts in the fight against the Axis powers. The pilots who flew this aircraft did so with an immense amount of pride, and there is perhaps no-one better placed to tell the story of this incredible aircraft than these men. Martin Bowman has drawn together a selection of first-hand pilot testimonies in an effort to record authentically the experience of flying the much-mythologised Wellington during one of the most challenging eras of aviation history. The book is supplemented by two plate sections of stirring black and white images.
Shadows Of The Past
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Author : Paul Phillip Gaunt
language : en
Publisher: Young Writers
Release Date : 2008
Shadows Of The Past written by Paul Phillip Gaunt and has been published by Young Writers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Bomber pilots categories.
One Of Our Aircraft
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Author : Robin Holmes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
One Of Our Aircraft written by Robin Holmes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Airplanes categories.
Voices In Flight The Wellington Bomber
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Author : Martin W Bowman
language : en
Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation
Release Date : 2022-05
Voices In Flight The Wellington Bomber written by Martin W Bowman and has been published by Pen & Sword Aviation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05 with categories.
Martin Bowman has drawn together a selection of first-hand pilot testimonies in an effort to record authentically the experience of flying the much-mythologized Wellington during one of the most challenging eras of aviation history.
Wellington Squadrons In Focus
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Author : Paul Freer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-08-31
Wellington Squadrons In Focus written by Paul Freer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-31 with Vickers Wellington (Bomber) categories.
A visual history of the Wellington bomber, focussing on the squadrons that operated it rather than a nuts and bolts view of the aircraft.
Wellingtons Over The Med
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Author : Richard Stowers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Wellingtons Over The Med written by Richard Stowers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Bomber pilots categories.
Robert Stowers, aged just 21 years, served in Wellington bombers over the Mediterranean. He completed 42 operations against heavily defended ports, railways, airfields and troop concentrations in North Africa and Italy. No combat role in the war was easy. Robert witnessed death at 10,000 feet and on the ground. He knew the emotions of combat and the toll it took on the human soul. Like any other bomber pilot, he felt happiness and relief when he sighted his home airfield after returning from combat. Robert never talked much about his war experiences. There were bits here and there. But the war certainly defined him. Throughout his life he was known as a quiet, loving and modest man. Many believed he was a perfect gentleman. One would struggle to think he was once a bomber pilot. --Cover.
Wimpy
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Author : Steve Bond
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08
Wimpy written by Steve Bond and has been published by Grub Street Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08 with categories.
Draws not just on official documentation but relies greatly on personal accounts and anecdotes from the veterans who were there, both air and ground crew.
Pathfinder Pilot
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Author : R. A. Wellington
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2020-08-31
Pathfinder Pilot written by R. A. Wellington and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A riveting account of surviving sixty RAF bombing missions during World War II. During the Second World War, 55,573 RAF Bomber Command aircrew were killed, a shocking 44.4% death rate. A further 8,500 were wounded, and 9,800 became prisoners of war. The author of this thrilling memoir defied the odds, becoming one of the few Lancaster captains to survive his quota of sixty bombing missions. ‘Wimpy’ Wellington’s skills must have been exceptional. After serving in 106 Squadron under the legendary Guy Gibson, he and his crew moved to the elite 83 Pathfinder Squadron, where they coped with the prolonged strain of constant mortal danger, nighttime sorties to distant targets such as Milan, and the steady loss of comrades. Every night they danced with death, surviving enemy fighters, intense flak, and mechanical problems. On completion of flying duties Wellington was sent to the USA and South America to bolster support for the Allied cause. In this vivid account, the decorated and highly accomplished airman tells his story.
Vickers Wellington Units Of Bomber Command
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Author : Michael Napier
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-07-23
Vickers Wellington Units Of Bomber Command written by Michael Napier and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-23 with History categories.
The Vickers Wellington was one of very few aircraft types to have been in production and frontline service throughout World War II, and more than 10,000 Wellingtons were built in the period. They took part in the first RAF bombing mission of the conflict when, on 4 September 1939, 14 examples from Nos 9 and 149 Sqns undertook a daring daylight attack on the Kiel Canal. However, after suffering high losses on follow-up raids, Wellingtons were withdrawn from daytime missions and began to operate at night from May 1940. They subsequently took part in raids against the Italian port city of Genoa in July 1940, and against Berlin the following month, followed by key missions in the 'Battle of the Barges' in September and October, as the RAF targeted the Germany's invasion fleet being assembled in French Channel ports. When RAF's strike force expanded the next year following the introduction of the improved Wellington II, the 21 squadrons equipped with the Vickers aircraft, which included Polish-, Canadian- and Australian-manned units, formed the backbone of the Bomber Command night bombing force. Over the next two years Wellingtons participated in all the major operations by Bomber Command, including the daylight raid against German battleships in Brest harbour in July 1942 and the first three 'Thousand Bomber' raids in the summer of 1942. This illustrated study explores the design, development, and deployment of the Vickers-Wellington type, charting its role in World War II from its earliest missions to its use in training after its withdrawal from frontline bomber missions in 1943. The text is supported by stunning full-colour artwork.