Vickers Wellington by Philip Birtles
The Vickers Wellington seen in RAF bomber design, development, production, and combat service. The Wellington crews served with distinction in this versatile aircraft from before the Second World War until the 1950s, throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Philip Birtles started work with the de Havilland Aeronautical School in 1957 as an engineering apprentice. On completion, he was appointed PA to John Cunningham, chief test pilot and Second World War night fighter ace. He then followed a career in aerospace marketing until the closure of Hatfield Aerodrome in 1993. He wrote his first book in 1980, and now has had published, or in preparation, between 45 and 50 books, mainly on aerospace subjects. He has been a volunteer at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum for about 50 years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781558683 |
| ISBN 10 | 178155868X |
| Title | Vickers Wellington |
| Author | Philip Birtles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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