Showing posts with label Vickers Type 264 Valentia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vickers Type 264 Valentia. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

WWII Aircraft of the Day - The Vickers Type 264 Valentia


The Vickers Type 264 Valentia


The Vickers Type 264 Valentia
Britian
By Salem

The Vickers Type 264 Valentia biplane first flew in 1935 as a replacement for the Vickers Victoria.
The Valentia was the mainstay of the Middle Eastern transport force.
It was characterized by it's tail-wheel rather than a tail-skid which made it ideal for landing on rough airstrips.