List of aircraft of the United Kingdom in World War II
WEBHere is a list of aircraft used by the British Royal Air Force (RAF), Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Army Air Corps (AAC) and British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) [1] during the Second World War.
RAF Bomber Command - Wikipedia
WEBRAF Bomber Command controlled the Royal Air Force's bomber forces from 1936 to 1968. Along with the United States Army Air Forces, it played the central role in the strategic bombing of Germany in World War II.
RAF Bomber Command aircrew of World War II - Wikipedia
WEBThe aircrews of RAF Bomber Command during World War II operated a fleet of bomber aircraft carried strategic bombing operations from September 1939 to May 1945, on behalf of the Allied powers.
RAF Bomber Command During The Second World War
WEBThe Royal Air Force's (RAF) bombing offensive against Nazi Germany was one of the longest, most expensive and controversial of the Allied campaigns during the Second World War. Its aim was to severely weaken Germany's ability to fight, which was central to the Allies' strategy for winning the war.
Life And Death In Bomber Command During WW2 - Imperial …
WEBVictims benefitted from the pioneering techniques introduced by Archibald McIndoe, civilian consultant plastic surgeon to the RAF, at his hospital in East Grinstead. His RAF patients were known collectively as 'the Guinea Pig Club'. By 1945, 80% of the club’s 649 members were bomber aircrew.
Who's Who In An RAF Bomber Crew - Imperial War Museums
WEBFrom 1936 to 1968, RAF Bomber Command was responsible for Britain's bomber forces. It played a central role in the strategic bombing of Germany during the Second World War. This striking collection traces Bomber Command through each stage of its development.
The Air War, and British Bomber Crews, in World War Two
WEBFeb 17, 2011 · The 'air war' of World War Two was crucial to the Allies eventual success. Mark Fielder explains how RAF Bomber Command took the war straight to the Nazi heartlands - but at a terrible...
Halifax | WWII Bomber, RAF | Britannica
WEBHalifax, British heavy bomber used during World War II. The Halifax was designed by Handley Page, Ltd., in response to a 1936 Royal Air Force (RAF) requirement for a bomber powered by two 24-cylinder Rolls-Royce Vulture engines.
Lancaster | WWII Bomber, Avro Aircraft, RAF Bomber | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Lancaster, the most successful British heavy bomber of World War II. The Lancaster emerged from the response by A.V. Roe & Company, Ltd., to a 1936 Royal Air Force specification calling for a bomber powered …
Second World War Heavy Bomber: The Story Of The Handley …
WEBJan 20, 2024 · The Handley Page Halifax II was a major heavy bomber of WWII, with easy maneuverability, long range, and a large payload. It was the second four-engined bomber to enter service with the RAF, and over 6,000 were …