Short Stirling
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The Short Stirling was a British four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It has the distinction of being the first four-engined bomber to be introduced into service with the Royal Air Force
Short Stirling Mk.I W7459 'O' of No. 1651 HCU (Heavy Conversion Unit) in flight, 1942
Interior of Short Stirling Mark V of Transport Command fitted with seating, 1944
The Short S.31 half-scale testbed used for aerodynamic tests of the Stirling design
Instrument panel and controls of Stirling Mk I
Handley Page V/1500
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The Handley Page V/1500 was a British night-flying heavy bomber built by Handley Page towards the end of the First World War. It was a large four-engined biplane, which resembled a larger version of H
Short Stirling
…It has the distinction of being the first four-engined bomber to be introduced into service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the war (the earlier Handley Page V/1500 being a WWI design that served during the 1920s). The Stirling was designed during the late 1930s by Short Brothers to conform with the requirements…
Handley Page V 1500
Handley Page V/1500 with wings folded
Handley Page V1500, J1936 at Ambala, India, 1919; 130km SE of Rissalpur, from where it bombed Kabul; showing side windows removed & mechanic)