The Engineer - June 1919: Versatile Vimy
The Engineer Classic Archive, June 1919: Originally designed as a bomber, the record-breaking Vickers Vimy was reconfigured for passenger flight.
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The Engineer Classic Archive, June 1919: Originally designed as a bomber, the record-breaking Vickers Vimy was reconfigured for passenger flight.
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