Title
British Short Stirling Mk.I heavy bombers of the R.A.F
Caption
Four-engine British Short Stirling Mk.I strategic bombers of Bomber Command of the Royal Air Force, the first four-engine heavy bomber in service in the R.A.F.
The Stirling made its first flight in May 1939 and was engaged for first time in an operation, during a raid on Rotterdam, February 11, 1940. Used intensively until 1943, the Stirling was gradually withdrawn from operations as of 1944, and relegated to towing targets and transport.
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Bernard Crochet
Reference
CRO01169_036
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
56,1Mb (3,7Mb) / 16,5in x 13,2in / 4961 x 3950 (300dpi)