Who invented the Wellington bomber?
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Who invented the Wellington bomber?
Vickers-Armstrongs
Vickers Wellington/Manufacturers
Why was the Wellington bomber called Wellington?
The Wellington was one of two bombers named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, the other being the Vickers Wellesley.
Are any Vickers Wellingtons still flying?
In 1939 the Vickers Wellington was the best bomber Britain had, capable of carrying 4,500lbs of bombs and flying at 235mph. More than 11,000 were built and many survived the war but this is the only one that remains in its original condition.
Are there any surviving Wellington bombers?
N2980 is the only known surviving Brooklands-built Wellington and the only one to see active service during World War Two. First flown on 16th November 1939 by Vickers’ Chief Test Pilot ‘Mutt’ Summers, N2980 was first issued to 149 Squadron at RAF Mildenhall and allocated the squadron code letter ‘R’ for ‘Robert’.
Who designed the Vickers Wellington?
Barnes Wallis
Reginald Kirshaw Pierson
Vickers Wellington/Designers
The Vickers Wellington stemmed from Air Ministry Specification B9/32 which called for a twin-engine ‘heavy’ bomber. Designed by Vickers-Armstrong’s R K Peterson, a method of geodetic construction devised by Barnes Wallis was used giving the fuselage an ability to withstand tremendous damage with little weight penalty.
Was the Wellington bomber made of wood?
The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engined, long-range medium bomber which featured an innovative geodetic airframe fuselage structure devised by aircraft designer and inventor Barnes Wallis. The Wellington carried a crew of five and could be fitted with dual flight controls for training purposes.
Where is there a Wellington bomber?
Two Wellington bombers have survived to the present; the one recovered from Loch Ness is on display at Brooklands Museum Weybridge, Surrey.
What engines did the Wellington bomber have?
Vickers Wellington B Mk X
| Vickers Wellington B Mk X | |
|---|---|
| Powerplant | Two 1,615hp Bristol Hercules VI or XVI engines |
| Span | 86ft 2in |
| Maximum Weight | 36,500lb |
| Capacity & Armament | Pilot and 4/5 crew. 2 gun nose turret, 2 gun rear turret, two waist guns, bomb load up to 4,000lb. |
Where was Lancaster bomber built?
The majority of the aircraft built during the war years were manufactured by Avro at their factory at Chadderton near Oldham, Lancashire. They were then assembled and test flown from Woodford Aerodrome in Cheshire.