An unusual head-on view of Merlin-powered Wellington VIA W5798 during trials at the A&AEE in November 1942, taken from the rear gunner’s position of a Handley Page Hampden or Hereford. One wonders whether the Wellington pilot could see the photographic aircraft!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Another study of Mk VI W5798 on a sortie from Boscombe in November 1942. This aircraft was struck off charge on March 29, 1943.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

View of the anonymous Boscombe-based Wellington VI in February 1942. Judging by the paint flaking from its nose, it has been put to good use, despite the type’s unpopularity with pilots.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

View of the anonymous Boscombe-based Wellington VI in February 1942. Judging by the paint flaking from its nose, it has been put to good use, despite the type’s unpopularity with pilots.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Wellington VI W5795 in October 1941. As recounted in this article, it dived into the ground from high altitude near Derby on July 12, 1942.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

An anonymous Wellington VI up from Boscombe Down in February 1942. The geodetic structure aft of the pressure cabin is visible through the fuselage side transparency.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Distinctive from any angle, a head-on, in-flight view of a Mk.VI 'Stratosphere bomber'.
Another study of Mk VI W5798 on a sortie from Boscombe in November 1942. This aircraft was struck off charge on March 29, 1943.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Wellington VI DR484 was used by the A&AEE, being struck off charge on December 30, 1943.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Прототип высотного самолета «Веллингтон» Mk.V (per. R3298) с двигателями «Геркулес»
Wellington V R3298, the Hercules-powered first prototype of the mark, in 1941 with the longer dome fitted in an attempt to improve the pilot’s view. It was struck off charge on March 5, 1943.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington Mk.V / Mk.VI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940