Birtles, Philip Vickers Wellington

The book covers the design, development, production and operational service of the iconic Vickers Wellington from before the Second World War through to the 1950s. The aircraft and crews served with great distinction from the start to the end of the Second World War despite heavy losses. The aircraft was operated by Bomber Command until replaced by the bigger four-engine heavy bombers and played a major part in the Mediterranean Theatre. Its versatility was shown with maritime operations against the U-boat threat.
It was also used for transport and the hazards of aircrew training. Its geodetic construction, developed from the airship era, made it rugged and capable of absorbing battle damage bring its crews home safely from combat over hostile territory. Illustrated with 211 images, this volume is the definitive history of one of Britains most significant aircraft.

It proved its versatility in operations against the German submarine threat.
The "Wellington" bomber was also used for transport and the training of aircrew, which was not without its dangers. Its geodesic design, dating back to the days of airships, made the twin-engined aircraft robust and capable of absorbing battle damage and bringing its crews home safely from combat over enemy territory. Illustrated with 211 images, this volume is a comprehensive history of one of the most important British aeroplanes of the 1930s and 1940s.