One of the earlier types used by Coastal Command was the Avro Anson. These Anson Is of 220 Sqn were used for general reconnaissance from August 1936 to November 1939, when the unit converted to Hudsons, which had somewhat longer legs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Anson / Type 652 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Sqn Ldr Jeaffreson H. Greswell lands Bristol Beaufort I N1174 of the Coastal Command Development Unit at Carew Cheriton in February 1941. This aircraft continued in service until April 12, 1943, being written off after swinging on takeoff while it was on the strength of No 5 Operational Training Unit, Long Kesh.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufort - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

Probably because the Leight Light in the rear fuselage made the Wellington Mk VIII tail-heavy, T2977 was fitted with one in an experimental nose installation. This configuration was not adopted, however.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington GR - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The Leight Light installation in a turret to be fitted to a DWI Wellington. This photograph was taken on January 26, 1941, by Parnall Aircraft of Tolworth, Surrey.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington GR - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The first attack using a Leigh Light took place in the early morning of June 4, 1942, when Vickers Wellington VIII ES986 of 172 Sqn, flown by Sqn Ldr Jeaffreson H. Greswell from Chivenor, North Devon, illuminated and then depth-charged the Italian submarine Luigi Torelli. The event is depicted here in J.S. Bailie’s painting “Sea Eagle”.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington GR - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941