VICKERS WELLINGTON: Legends of Warfare

The Vickers Armstrong Wellington, affectionately dubbed the "Wimpy" lays claim to two distinctions within RAF WWII annals. The first related to its geodetic structure, with a cloth covering that proved to be superior to previous designs for surviving battle damage. Second, the aircraft was destined to remain on the front line with Bomber Command throughout the entire course of the war. Fully illus.