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BigWeeker

27th May 2020 11:31

Vickers Wellington movements - factory to Squadron delivery.

Hello Forumites
I am researching aircraft production and the subsequent delivery of those aircraft to the squadrons. For example, were the early Wellington’s issued to squadron service in the late 1930’s, collected by squadron pilots from Brooklands as at that time, there was no ATA organisation.
Tia
Andy BigWeeker

Buckeye30

27th May 2020 18:31

Re: Vickers Wellington movements - factory to Squadron delivery.

Hi Andy. The first Wellington I L4215 was collected by 99 Sqn. crews from Brooklands on 10 Oct. 1938; I don't think the ATA started full-time ferrying services until 1940 as they'd been on transport duties .
Nick

BigWeeker

27th May 2020 18:38

Re: Vickers Wellington movements - factory to Squadron delivery.

Buckeye30
Thanks for that - I surmised as much
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