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Handley Page V / 1500 heavy bomber plane, WW1
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Handley Page V / 1500 heavy bomber plane, WW1
A British Handley Page V/1500 night-flying heavy bomber plane, built towards the end of the First World War. It carried a crew of eight or nine, and had four Rolls Royce Eagle VIII engines.
circa 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of a Handley Page V/1500 heavy bomber plane, a formidable aerial weapon from the closing stages of the First World War. Built by the British Handley Page company around 1918, this aircraft was a night-flying bomber designed to deliver significant payloads to enemy targets with precision and stealth. The Handley Page V/1500 was a large biplane, with a wingspan of over 70 feet (21 meters), and carried a crew of eight or nine men. Powered by four Rolls Royce Eagle VIII engines, each producing around 375 horsepower, the plane had a top speed of 110 miles per hour (177 kilometers per hour). The Rolls Royce Eagle VIII engines were a significant technological advancement for the time, providing the power and reliability needed for long-range night bombing missions. The engines were also used in other British aircraft during the war, making them a crucial component of the Allied air effort. The Handley Page V/1500 was a formidable sight in the night sky, with its powerful engines and wide wingspan casting long shadows over the battlefields of Europe. Its heavy bomb load and ability to fly at night made it a valuable asset to the British Royal Flying Corps, contributing significantly to the Allied war effort in the final months of the First World War. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the technological innovation and bravery that characterized the air war during the First World War. The Handley Page V/1500, with its Rolls Royce Eagle VIII engines, was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and pilots who designed and flew these magnificent machines.
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