Aircraft Photo of N2990 | Vickers Wellington C.1A | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #742273
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N2990
Military Code:NQ-D
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Wellington
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Wellington
Aircraft Version:Vickers Wellington C.1A
C/n (msn):[ N2990 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:24 Sqn
Aircraft Name:Duke of Cornwall
Location
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:1943 to 1944
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 742273
Photo Comment

N2990 was a Wellington B.1A converted to a VIP transport. The turrets and guns are dummies to discourage attacks on the otherwise defenceless aircraft. The cabin windows that the bomber had have been removed. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

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