The Handley Page Hampden

摘要

Along with the Vickers Wellington and the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley, the Handley Page Hampden has come to symbolise the bravery and sacrifice of RAF bomber crews involved in operations early in World War Two. 62-63 Hampden Victoria Cross The Handley Page Hampden was vulnerable to attack, both from the air and ground. Flying P4403 'EA-M' with 49 Squadron on August 12,1940, Fit Lt Roderick Learoyd pressed home an attack on an aqueduct over the River Ems in Germany despite sustaining severe damage to his aircraft. As he commenced his bomb run at just 150ft, his machine was caught by searchlights and bombarded by flak.