Articles related to "Raf Bomber Command"



Avro Lancaster
A review of the Avro Lancaster which entered RAF service in March 1942; a most critical period for Britain's survival during WWII.
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The Handley Page Hampden
The angular Hampden offered great advances over an earlier generation of bombers but in the unforgiving arena of air combat it was judged as 'inadequate'.
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The Short Stirling
Much was expected from Short's new bomber, but its performance was hampered by restrictive Air Ministry requirements.
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The Vickers Wellington
A review of the Vickers Wellington which carried the attack to Nazi Germany when Britain stood alone.
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Ventura VC
Sqdrn.Ldr. Trent was one of the few survivors of a daylight raid over Occupied Europe that involved incredible sacrifice from its aircrew.
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Douglas Boston
The Douglas Boston was a versatile aircraft, well liked by the crews who operated it in a variety of conditions from tropical jungle to the snows of Russia.
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Handley Page Halifax
The 'Halley' was the second of the RAF four-engine 'Heavies' to become operational and served with distinction alongside the Stirling and Lancaster.
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Scarf :Victoria Cross
The story of an epic Malayan bombing mission, Dec. 1941. Scarf witnessed the destruction of his entire squadron but still carried out a heroic solo raid.
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The First Lancaster VC
The existence of the new Lancaster was revealed following the audacious daylight raid on the diesel engine works at Augsburg in April 1942.
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The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
The Aviation Heritage Centre is a privately owned, family-run business that serves as a memorial to Bomber Command and is home to Avro Lancaster NX611, "Just Jane."
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The Paper Bombing of Germany.
In 1939 England declared war on Germany, but the first eight months of World War II were marred with conservative politics, then Winston Churchill took office!
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