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Raf Vickers
Valentia
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During service with the RAF in the Middle East and North Africa in World War II the Aircraft were fitted with Armaments consisting of Lewis Guns and Bomb Racks. The side door gun position was fitted with a frame to limit the swing of the Lewis Gun to prevent damage to the wings and tailplane when firing and the dorsal guns were mounted on Scarfe Rings. The crew for combat missions consisted of Pilot and Co Pilot, Wireless operator, upper gunner and side gunner. | |
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The Valentia was much used as a Night Bomber in the early stages of the War in
North Africa and Eastern Mediterranian by No's 70 and 216 Sqns, and was renowned
for its slow wallowing flight, which was an advantage in some respects when
being attacked by the much faster opposing modern Aircraft, as its adversary
would often misjudge and overshoot!
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