Wellington part 2

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Armourers loading a 250lb bomb into a Wellington bomber

Australians of 458 Sqn in their Vickers Wellington

Burnt Wellington Z1407 BH-Z 300 Sqn, 5 Septewmber 1942

Crashed Wellington Mk IC X9873 of No. 115 Squadron RAF Schiermonikoog; 31 October 1941

Crew of a Middle East Command Wellington

Polish Wellington HF598 300 Squadron RAF with parachute mines

Vickers Wellington IC

99 Squadron Vickers Wellington Waterbeach airfield

Vickers Wellington T2554 at Waterbeach 1941

Wellington 103 sqn in flight March 1941

Wellington 12 Sqn W5358 Binbrook 12 July 1941

Wellington 149 Sqn July 1941

Wellington 150 Sqn Foggia June 1944

Wellington 20 OTU Lossimouth 1944

Wellington at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield

Wellington 22 OTU at Wellesbourne Mountford

Wellington 5 Middle East Training School Egypt

Wellington Akyem Abuakwa

Wellington bombers Stradishall

Wellington cockpit 75 Sqn

Wellington DV441 No. 304 Polish Bomber Squadron, Lindholm

Wellington FN20 rear turret

Wellington fuselage construction

Wellington GR VIII HX379 WN-A

Wellington IC X9944 14 OTU 1943

Wellington II W5379

Wellington interior 75 Sqn

Wellington L4221 BK-U 115 Sqn 1939

Wellington Mk I Central Gunnery School June 1943

Wellington Mk I of No. 38 Squadron RAF

Wellington Mk III of No. 50 Squadron RAF

Wellington Mk III X3763 KW-E of No. 425 (Alouette) Squadron RCAF

Wellington Mk X LN710 27 OTU

Wellington Mk.IC W5621 AA-D of 75 Squadron

Wellington Mk.III X3450 JN-Y 150 Squadron

Wellington Mk.XIV 458 Squadron RAAF Gibraltar 1945

Wellington N2912 11 OTU at Bassingbourne

Wellington N2948 BK-H of No. 115 Squadron RAF Wittering 1939

Wellington 12 OTU Chipping Warden Feb 1942

Wellington of No. 12 OTU Chipping Warden Feb 1942

Wellington of No. 12 Squadron RAF 1941

Wellington of No. 142 Squadron RAF

Wellington R1279 15 Sqn 1940

Wellington Curtiss electric airscrew tests

Wellington R1625 during Curtiss electric airscrew tests

Wellington R2703

Wellington refuelling Algeria 1943

Wellington repaired by women 9 OTU at Gosport

Wellington T2888 99 Sqn Newmarket 1940

Wellington take-off

Wellington VIII with Helmore wide-beam light Weybridge

Wellington VIII T2977 Helmore wide-beam light Weybridge

Wellington with nose art

Wellington X3662 of No. 115 Squadron RAF

Wellington XIII JA416 of No. 221 Squadron RAF Malta 3 January 1944

Wellington XIV 304 Sqn after attacking U-Boat

Wellington XIV HF330 "2N" 304 Sqn damaged after attacking U-Boat 5 May 1944

Wellington XIV of 458 Sqn RAAF

Bastille Day 1939 Wellingtons over Paris

Wellingtons 149 Sqn over Paris 14 July 1939

Wellingtons in flight

Wellngtons construction Squires Gate 1944

Wellngtons X and XIV construction Squires Gate 1944

General Description

Type: Twin-engined bomber or general reconnaissance aircraft.
Wings:
- Configuration: Middle-wing cantilever monoplane with tapering chord and thickness.
- Aspect Ratio: 8.83:1.
- Sections: Three sections - centre-section with main spar through fuselage, and two outer sections.
- Structure:
  - Main girder spar and two auxiliary spars near the leading and trailing edges.
  - Geodetic panels form the wing's contour, covered with fabric.
  - Equipped with split flaps and Frise ailerons on the outer sections.

Fuselage

Construction: Oval, streamlined structure using Vickers "geodetic" construction, covered with fabric.
Frames: Composed of six main frames and longitudinal tubes (longerons).
Fabric Application: Fabric covering is secured to the geodetic members using a patented wired-on method.

Tail Unit

Type: Cantilever.
Structure:
- Geodetic construction for the fin and tail-plane.
- Normal ribbed structures for elevators and rudder.
- Fabric covering, except for the metal-covered tips of the fin and tail-plane.
Control Surfaces: Trimming-tabs in elevators and rudder.

Landing Gear

Type: Retractable.
Components: Vickers oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers and brakes.
Retraction: Wheels retract backward into engine nacelles.

Power Plant

Fuel Capacity:
- Six fuel tanks (fore and aft of the main spar) in each wing, with a normal capacity of 750 gallons.
- An additional long-range tank carrying 250 gallons can be placed in the bomb compartment.

Accommodation

Crew: Typically six members.
Positions:
- Nose: Front gunner's station with bomb-aimer's position below.
- Pilot's Seat: Located on the port side, single control setup.
- Behind Pilot: Higher level positions for radio operator and navigator.
- Tail: Tail gunner's position.
Special Equipment: Can be fitted with tropical equipment.

Armament

Bomb Load: Maximum of 5,100 lbs (2,315 kg).
Alternative Ordnance: Can carry two 18-inch torpedoes, sea mines, or depth charges.

Dimensions

Wingspan: 86 ft. 2 in. (26.27 m)
Length: 64 ft. 7 in. (19.68 m)
Height: 17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Wing Area: 840 sq. ft. (78.14 sq. m)

This aircraft is designed for versatile roles including bombing and reconnaissance, featuring the innovative "geodetic" construction for strength and lightness. The combination of various armament configurations and long-range capabilities makes it suitable for diverse operational needs.