New Bomber Outspeeds Spitfires
LONDON, January 12.
A new bomber is among the latest British air strength designed to meet the need of the Royal Air I’orce for more long-range aircraft. It Is the giant “Stirling.”
The only comparable machine now operating is the Viekers-Armstrorig Wellington, which can fly 3200 miles without refuelling. The new bomber will be capable of much higher speeds than the Spitfire. The Fleet Air Arm’s newest and fastest fighter, the Fairey Fulmar, is fitted with eight guns in the leading edge of the wings, operated by the pilot.
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Northern Advocate, 14 January 1941, Page 5
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