Classic British Bomber aircraft
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British Second World War Bombers
- A Guide to World War Two Aircraft
- A memorial for Bomber Command
- The Bristol Blenheim
- Bristol Blenheim film
- More about the Bristol Blenheim
- The Short Stirling bomber
- More about the Short Stirling
- The Handley Page Halifax
- More about the Handley Page Halifax
- The Vickers Wellington
- More about the Vickers Wellington
- de Havilland Mosquito
- More about the de Havilland Mosquito
- Avro Lancaster
- Learning to fly a Lancaster
- Pilot's notes
- More about the Avro Lancaster
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A Guide to World War Two Aircraft
From Allposters and Amazon
World War II Aircraft
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Not all the aircraft on this page are on this poster, however it covers a fair few from the time period.
In addition there is also an illustrated reference book to World War Two allied bombers available through Amazon.
Allied Bombers 1939-45 (The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide)
Amazon Price: $6.92 (as of 05/26/2012)
A memorial for Bomber Command
Bomber Command Memorial Fund - Please Donate
Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees is one of the spokesmen of the campaign. Here is what he had to say:
The Bristol Blenheim
The Forgotten Bomber
Type: Twin engineed light bomber
Period of Operation: 1935-1944 (retired worlwide 1956)
Roles: An incredibly versitile aircraft it functioned in almost every area, as a bomber, fighter, night fighter reconnaissance aircraft and others.
Successors: The Mosquito replaced the Blenheim in the majority of operations, and the Bristol Beaufighter (developed from the Blenheim) replaced it in other fields on combat.
Survivors One Blenheim remains flying, in nightfighter colours.
Lens http://www.squidoo.com/BristolBlenheim
Range: 1460miles
Speed: 266mph
The Bristol Blenheim: A Complete History
Amazon Price: $41.43 (as of 05/26/2012)
A detailed look at the Blenheim - Amazon even lets you read a sample!
Bristol Blenheim film
The origin of the Bristol Blenheim
More about the Bristol Blenheim
The Short Stirling bomber
The first four engined bomber
Short Stirling
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None survive for history. The aircraft has been lost.
Type: Four engined heavy bomber.
Period of Operation: 1939-1946 (retired from frontline sevice 1943)
Roles: A dedicated four-engined bomber, it was transitioned to glider tug and transport.
Successors: The Stirling was replaced by the Handley Page Halifax and Lancaster.
Survivors:None. Not even parts in museums. There is an attempt underway to restore one enough for museum display. http://www.stirlingproject.co.uk/
More about the Short Stirling: http://www.squidoo.com/ShortStirling
The Stirling Story
Amazon Price: $26.94 (as of 05/26/2012)
Stirling Restoration Project
More about the Short Stirling
The Handley Page Halifax
Against the Tirpitz
Halifax Bomber by Hanger_19
Browse Halifax Mousepads
The Handley Page Halifax was a four engined bomber originally using the famous Merlin engines. Later versions used the more powerful Bristol Hercules. It was used throughout the war and over 6000 were built. None survive.
One of its most famous missions was a sortie against the Tirpitz. One of the Halifax involved was shot down and later recovered from the Fjord. It is displayed at RAF Hendon.
Type: Four engine heavy bomber
Period of Operation: 1940-1961
Roles: Bombing and transport runs.
Successors: She survived into the age of jet bombers.
Survivors No original Halifax bombers survive. There is one in the RAF Museum Hendon, but a decision was taken not to restore it as there would be little left of the original aircraft. Two others in museums were built from spare parts.
More about the Halifax: http://www.squidoo.com/HandleyPageHalifax
Aboard a Halifax
The Halifax
More about the Handley Page Halifax
The Vickers Wellington
Vickers Wellington by Hanger_19
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Developed by Barnes Wallis, Wellingtons had an unusual geodesic construction. This meant that they could take damage that would destroy other bombers without compromising structural integrity and still return home. Over 11,000 were built.
Type: Twin engine medium bomber
Period of Operation: 1938-1953
Roles: Bombing and transport runs.
Successors: She survived into the age of jet bombers.
Survivors There are two Wellingtons surviving as Museum exhibits. Neither runs, and both are in the UK.
Lens http://www.squidoo.com/VickersWellington
More about the Vickers Wellington
de Havilland Mosquito
The Wooden Wonder
De Havilland MosquitoWilf Hardy
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Made of molded plywood, it was comparatively cheap to produce and allowed Britain to increase wartime production.
As a bomber it was incredibly effective. It was fast enough to perform two missions in the same night, flying from Britain to Germany and back, changing crews and being sent out again.
Type: Twin engine light bomber
Period of Operation: 1941-1956
Roles: Almost everything. Literally..
Successors: She survived into the age of jet bombers. de Havilland went on to produce the Vampire and Sea Vixen.
Survivors: No flying survivors, although restoration attempts are under way.
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The Shepherd
Amazon Price: $120.22 (as of 05/26/2012)
The most famous novel about a Mosquito, "The Shepherd" also features its successor, the de havilland Vampire.
More about the de Havilland Mosquito
Avro Lancaster
The backbone of Bomber Command
The Dambusters by English School
Giclee Print
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Type: Four engine heavy bomber
Period of Operation: 1942-1963
Roles: Bombing and transport
Successors: She survived into the age of jet bombers.
Survivors: Two flying survivors, one with the Battle of Britain memorial flight.
Lens: http://www.squidoo.com/AvroLancaster
Operation Manna/Chowhound: The allied food droppings April/May 1945
Amazon Price: $39.50 (as of 05/26/2012)
Overshadowed by the Dambusters, Operation Manna saved many lives at the end of the war by dropping food and supplies to a starving civilian populace. The Germans allowed the mission to proceed.
Avro Lancaster takeoff
In colour
Learning to fly a Lancaster
From World War Two to the Modern Day
Pilot's notes
Flying a bomber
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desa999
May 8, 2012 @ 5:50 am | delete
- Great lens. I've always been fascinated by the B52, I suppose from so many films.
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- Cool lens!
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ScareYouDiva
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- I have to show your lens to my Dad - he's a complete WWI buff, especially Aircraft - he'll love it.
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- Excellent - I grew building model airplans, both fighters and bombres, from ww2
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- A Great Lens - well done !
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