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The Wellington Bomber: From Design to Combat of an Innovative Bomber (Great Planes of World War Two Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Chaz Bowyer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
A definitive history of one of the Allies' most important planes of World War II, flying from the first to the last day of the war.

This book is essential reading for fans of John Nichol, Rowland White, and Donald L. Miller.

Designed by Sir Barnes Wallis, the Vickers Wellington featured an innovative geodetic airframe that allowed it to withstand monumental damage without being brought down, with pilots regularly returning to base despite large sections of the fuselage missing. This unique design enabled the medium bomber to become the backbone of RAF Bomber Command during the first three years of the war. When it was eventually superseded by larger bombers, it was not consigned to history but instead proved its versatility, serving as one of the first bombers equipped for night raids, as well as in anti-submarine warfare, convoy protection, torpedo bombing, and essential training.

Through in-depth research and hundreds of interviews with air and ground crews, Chaz Bowyer provides fascinating insights into the Wellington bomber’s contribution to the war effort. He traces the technical origins and development of Wallis's aircraft, before revealing what it was like to fly through the heat of battle, including some of the longest bombing missions of the era.

The Wellington Bomber is a remarkable tribute to this innovative and respected aircraft, whose versatility made it one of the most successful operational planes of all time.
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    Great Planes of World War Two
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DXFH6FZ9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0854956081
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Great Planes of World War Two
  • Best Sellers Rank: #109,016 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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  • Bernie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Quality was not there
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025
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    The second book in this series I bought well written but no drawings or pictures to follow the story.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Meh
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
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    Predominantly a service history, very little on construction, engineering. Dry and dull. No pictures or diagrams.
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