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Vickers 417 Wellington B-3
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Vickers 417 Wellington B-3
An RAF Vickers Wellington Bomber, with Bristol Hercules XI Engine, of 425 Alouette Sqn Flying over Fields. This Aircraft Was Lost over France Whilst on a Sortie to Stuttgart in 1943 Date: 1940s
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of flight for a Vickers 417 Wellington B-3 bomber of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), as it soars through the clouds during a mission over the French countryside in the 1940s. The Wellington, with its distinctive Bristol Hercules XI engine, was a workhorse of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and RCAF during World War II, serving in various roles including bomber, maritime patrol, and transport. The aircraft in this image, serial number X3763, was assigned to 425 Alouette Squadron. On the fateful day of this flight, the squadron was en route to Stuttgart, Germany, when tragedy struck. The Wellington was lost over France, adding to the heartbreaking tally of aircraft and crews that did not return from their missions. The image offers a unique perspective, providing an air-to-air view of the exterior of the aircraft, with its exterior features and markings clearly visible. The Wellington's distinctive shape, with its pointed nose and twin engines, stands out against the backdrop of the rolling fields below. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the brave men and women who flew these aircraft during wartime, and the sacrifices they made in the name of freedom and democracy.
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