Wellington XIV of 458 Sqn RAAF
Vickers Wellington IC
Wellington Mk X LN710 27 OTU
Australians of 458 Sqn in their Vickers Wellington
Wellington with nose art
Wellington IC X9944 14 OTU 1943
Wellington 103 sqn in flight March 1941
Wellington R2703
Wellington take-off
Wellington Mk III X3763 KW-E of No. 425 (Alouette) Squadron RCAF
Wellington N2948 BK-H of No. 115 Squadron RAF Wittering 1939
Wellington Mk I Central Gunnery School June 1943
Wellington X3662 of No. 115 Squadron RAF
Wellington 20 OTU Lossimouth 1944
Wellington refuelling Algeria 1943
Wellington N2912 11 OTU at Bassingbourne
Burnt Wellington Z1407 BH-Z 300 Sqn, 5 Septewmber 1942
Crashed Wellington Mk IC X9873 of No. 115 Squadron RAF Schiermonikoog; 31 October 1941
Wellington Mk III of No. 50 Squadron RAF
Wellington L4221 BK-U 115 Sqn 1939
Wellington Mk.XIV 458 Squadron RAAF Gibraltar 1945
Wellington 22 OTU at Wellesbourne Mountford
Wellington XIII JA416 of No. 221 Squadron RAF Malta 3 January 1944
Wellington XIV HF330 “2N” 304 Sqn damaged after attacking U-Boat 5 May 1944
Wellington II W5379
Wellington DV441 No. 304 Polish Bomber Squadron, Lindholm
Wellington of No. 142 Squadron RAF
Wellington 149 Sqn July 1941
Wellington VIII T2977 Helmore wide-beam light Weybridge
Polish Wellington HF598 300 Squadron RAF with parachute mines
Wellington 12 Sqn W5358 Binbrook 12 July 1941
Wellington of No. 12 Squadron RAF 1941
Wellington repaired by women 9 OTU at Gosport
Wellington of No. 12 OTU Chipping Warden Feb 1942
Wellington 150 Sqn Foggia June 1944
Wellngtons X and XIV construction Squires Gate 1944
Wellington R1625 during Curtiss electric airscrew tests
Wellington FN20 rear turret
Wellington T2888 99 Sqn Newmarket 1940
Wellington interior 75 Sqn
Wellington R1279 15 Sqn 1940
Wellington fuselage construction
Wellingtons 149 Sqn over Paris 14 July 1939
Wellington cockpit 75 Sqn
Wellington 5 Middle East Training School Egypt
Wellington Mk I of No. 38 Squadron RAF
Armourers loading a 250lb bomb into a Wellington bomber
Wellington GR VIII HX379 WN-A
Wellingtons in flight
Wellington Mk.IC W5621 AA-D of 75 Squadron
Crew of a Middle East Command Wellington
Wellington bombers Stradishall
Vickers Wellington T2554 at Waterbeach 1941
Wellington Mk.III X3450 JN-Y 150 Squadron
Wellington Akyem Abuakwa
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.