Image: Vickers Wellington Mark X, HE239 'NA-Y', of No. 428 Squadron RCAF (April 1943)
Description: A damaged Vickers Wellington Mark X (s/n HE239, "NA-Y") of No. 428 Squadron RCAF in April 1943. Original description: "Damage to Vickers Wellington Mark X, HE239 'NA-Y', of No. 428 Squadron RCAF based at Dalton, Yorkshire, resulting from a direct hit from anti-aircraft gun fire while approaching to bomb Duisburg, Germany on the night of 8/9 April 1943. Despite the loss of the rear turret and its gunner, as well as other extensive damage, the pilot, Sergeant L F Williamson, continued to bomb the target, following which it was found that the bomb doors could not be closed because of a complete loss of hydraulic power. Williamson nevertheless brought HE239 and the remainder of his crew back for a safe landing at West Malling, Kent, where this photograph was taken."
Title: Vickers Wellington Mark X, HE239 'NA-Y', of No. 428 Squadron RCAF (April 1943)
Credit: This is photograph CH 9867 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums (collection no. 4700-16)
Author: RAF
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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