Hello everybody!
I`m looking for the complete list of serial numbers of Vickers Wellington Mk. IV aircrafts.
I found the information that only 220 aircrafts in that version were produced, and all of them were used only in polish bomber squadrons…
Is that information true?
What might have been the reason to produce this version limited only to specific (polish) units?
So far I managed to identyfiy the following numbers:
Z1182-Z1183;
Z1202-Z1221;
Z1243-Z1292;
Z1311-Z1345;
Z1375-Z1424;
Z1459-Z1496 – 195 aircrafts Mk.IV delivered by Vickers (Chester) between Jun41 and Mar42.
Vickers Wellington Mk. IC
R1220; R1390; R1490; R1510; R1515; R1520; R1525; R1530; R1535; R1585; R1590; R1610; R1615; R1620; R1625; R1650; R1655; R1695; R1705; R1715; R1725; R1765; R1775; R1785; R1795 were also produced as Mk.IV
Can somebody verify that list and eventually update it?
Thanks in advance,
By: Gregor - 8th May 2009 at 19:15
Thanks a lot for your suggestion!
Indeed I have already found some info confirming that the following sqns were equipped in this model:
“three Polish squadrons (Nos. 300, 301 and 305), two Australian squadrons (Nos. 458 and 460) and No. 142 Squadron”
The number of aircrafts produced is also correct so it seems that all the serial numbers might be considered as identified and verified.
By: wcfcfan - 30th April 2009 at 11:55
Not true about the Polish squadrons, the history of Z1206 is here – http://www.couplandbell.com/marg/projects.htm
Incidentally this is the only MkIV surviving.
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