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The Wellington was the only British bomber that was produced for the duration of the war, and was produced in a greater quantity than any other British-built bomber. The Wellington remained as first-line equipment when the war ended, although it had been increasingly relegated to secondary roles.
Mar 15, 2015 · On one mission over Heligoland Bight on the 18th December twelve Wellingtons were destroyed with three others suffering damage. By August 1940 Wellingtons had been moved on to night bombing missions, where they were less vunerable, and carried out the first night raid over Berlin on the 25th August 1940.
The Vickers Wellington was nicknamed the Geodetic Giant. What set it apart from other wartime aircraft was it's unique geodetic design, pioneered by Barnes Wallis. This innovation allowed it to endure damage that would down other bombers, making it a resilient workhorse across various missions.
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Jun 14, 2021 · The Wellington was propelled upward about 40 feet by the blast, its hatches were blown off and the accelerometer recorded 10 Gs of force on the airframe. In a testament to the bomber’s robustness, no structural damage was inflicted beyond the loss of the hatches.
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Aug 28, 2018 · Restoration is continuing on one of just two surviving Vickers Wellington bombers from the Second World War. Experts from the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the RAF Museum Cosford are carrying out the painstaking project. It is part of the national collection, the aim of which is to preserve historical aircraft for generations to come.
Primary Role. Medium Bomber. Maiden Flight. 15 June 1936. Contributor: C. Peter Chen. The Wellington twin-engine medium bombers were designed by R. K. Pierson in the mid-1930s. The design proved to be tough even when damaged in battle, but it was complex enough that it hampered production somewhat.
Apr 25, 2023 · By Andy Giddings. BBC News, West Midlands. A Wellington bomber is going on public display after more than a decade of restoration work. The Second World War aircraft is one of only two of its...
