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Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714
Royal Air Force - Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714. Seen fitted with chin-mounted ASV Mk. III radar, retractable Leigh Light in the Ventral turret position and RP-3 (from Rocket Projectile 3 inch) rocket launching rails under the wings. The advent of more capable ASV Mk. III radar and the Leigh Light, placed U-Boats in a very vulnerable position, 24 hours a day. Date: 1943
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1943 Advent Capable Fitted Hours Inch Launching Leigh Position Projectile Radar Rails Retractable Rocket Seen Turret Ventral Vickers Vulnerable Wellington Wings U Boats
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This evocative photograph captures the menacing presence of a Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714 of the Royal Air Force during World War II. The image reveals the advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities of this particular Wellington, as it is fitted with a chin-mounted Airborne Surveillance Radar (ASV) Mk. III and a retractable Leigh Light in the ventral turret position. The RP-3 (Rocket Projectile 3 inch) rocket launching rails under the wings further underscore the aircraft's formidable armament. The advent of more capable ASV Mk. III radar and the Leigh Light placed U-Boats in a very vulnerable position, 24 hours a day. The radar system, which could detect submarines at great distances, and the Leigh Light, which illuminated the water around the aircraft, significantly increased the chances of successful anti-submarine operations. The Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714 was a crucial asset in the Royal Air Force's arsenal during the war, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the technological advancements that turned the tide against the U-Boat threat. The image captures the intensity and determination of the aircrews who flew these aircraft, as they carried out their vital role in protecting Allied shipping convoys and ensuring the safe passage of essential supplies across the Atlantic.
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