Aviation Art of Philip West. Dedicated site to the Aviation prints of
Aviation artist Philip West. Vickers Wellington signed art prints.
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The Vickers Wellington was a Bomber aircraft
and also used for maritime reconnaissance. and had a normal crew
of six except in the MKV and VI where a crew of three was used. Maximum
speed was 235 mph (MK1c) 255 mph (MK III, X) and 299 mph (MK IIII), normal
operating range of 1805 miles (except MK III which was 1470miles)
The
Wellington or Wimpy as it was known, was the major bomber of the Royal Air
Force between 1939 and 1943. The Royal Air Force received its first
Wellingtons in October 1938 to 99 squadron. and by the outbreak of
World war two there were 6squadrons equipped with the Vickers
Wellington. Due to heavy loosed on daylight raids, the Wellington
became a night bomber and from 1940 was also used as a long range bomber
in North Africa. and in 1942 also became a long range bomber for the
royal Air Force in India. It was well used by Coastal Command as a U-Boat
Hunter. The Wellington remained in service with the Royal Air Force until
1953. Probably due to its versatile use, The aircraft was also used
for experimental work including the fitting of a pressure cabin for High
altitude tests. The Vickers Wellington could sustain major damage
and still fly, probably due to its construction of its geodesic structure
and practical application of geodesic lines. Designed by Sir Barnes
Wallis
