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Germany’s Wellington Mk Ic Returns for the Anniversary of its First Flight!

On June 15th 1936, the Vickers Wellington made its maiden flight. This was the most widely produced British bomber and was used throughout the Second World War, with more than 11,000 units being built. Wellingtons were used for night bombing, submarine hunting, mine clearing and as carriers of airborne radio detection and guidance systems.

The Wellington Mk Ic (Germany) is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

This Wellington (rank II) is available for 1,000 Golden Eagles.

When: From June 13th (13:00 GMT) until June 16th (13:00 GMT).

Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About this aircraft

  • The Wellington Mk Ic was captured and tested by the Luftwaffe. This bomber is great at high altitudes and can take eighteen 250 lb or nine 500 lb bombs into battle. For defensive weaponry, it has 7.7 mm machine guns in the nose, at the sides and at the back of the plane.
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