Aircraft Photo of K4049 | Vickers 271 Wellington | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #725606
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:K4049
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Wellington
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Wellington
Aircraft Version:Vickers 271 Wellington
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Martlesham Heath (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:June 1936 to March 1937
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 725606
Photo Comment

Officially the prototype Wellington which crashed near Waldringfield on April 17, 1937. While selected for production, the Wellington was completely redesigned to create the distinctive aircraft that made up eight RAF squadrons at the start of World War II. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

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