When most people think of Bomber Command in World War Two attention instantly turns to the Lancaster or the Halifax. But before these four engined work horses came along there was another aircraft which provided the nations offensive back bone, the Vickers Wellington. In 1932 the government released Specification B.9/32, which called for a twin … Continue reading Vickers Wellington – A History and Survivors
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Museum Profile: Brooklands Museum
Two things come to mind when you hear the word Brooklands; Car Racing and old aeroplanes. It is no surprise then that the museum now in place on the old Brooklands circuit has a great deal of historical artefacts from both. This post will of course largley focus on the aviation side of the collection. … Continue reading Museum Profile: Brooklands Museum