My dad was an engineer/gunner on Bombays in North Africa before transferring onto Wellingtons. He said that on night bombing raids they would form a line to drop bombs onto the target lit by a pathfinder. As they had to literally throw the bombs out of a door (or hatch), all the aircraft would have the loop around multiple times to get rid of the payload. He and his mate would man the guns until the pilot/navigator told them they were 'approaching target'. They would then rush to the centre of the aircraft and chuck as many bombs out as possible - then back to the guns for the next loop. After hearing such stories, I'm always aware that so much of what we hear about WW2 is about 1944/45 technology. Thanks for the interesting piece!
Such a versatile aircraft! I definitely have a soft spot for planes like this that aren't sexy or famous but they just get the job done. I'm an old C-130 crew member so the Bombay gets me in all the right places. I'll bet their crews loved them.
My father flew Blenheims and when I was reviewing Bristol aircraft I came across this one and didn't give it a second look. This presentation, combined with your statement has changed my mind.
Apart from the evacuation of the Greek royal family. I knew little of its service. An excellent telling of its immense contribution accompanied by wonderfully sourced photos, thank you.
Full credit to John Dell for the pics. I told him I was going to do the Bombay, he said "Got some stuff for you." I reckon I used maybe half of what he sent me 🤣
I first became aware of the aircraft when I got to know the pilot of Lt-General Gott's plane when it was shot down and he was killed in August 1942. I'd known of 'Strafer' Gott's death but had not given any thought to the type of aircraft until I met 'Jimmy' James. A very interesting outline of the aircraft's development and service. Thanks for posting.
I too find myself guilty of overlooking this type due to its rather outdated appearance and limited production run. But yes it appears to have been a admirably robust aircraft that offered comparable load and range performance to the Luftwaffe"s Ju 52 and would one suspects have proved easily useful in RAF service had production not been curtailed. I suppose a ruthless concentration on bomber manufacturing and the promise of superior US transport types becoming available led to its downfall. Yet another excellent video.
I had no idea. Thanks. To bad they didn't build more of them. One thing about those transport aircraft - there were never enough of them. Given it's design - I can see where it could have really been valuable in any number of places, being able to get in and out where other aircraft couldn't. The Kokoda Track comes to mind ... All they'd need was a small flat spot. They might have been able to make one. An aircraft like this would have been invaluable there. .
I recently read a book "Rogue Heros" about the origins of the SAS and that initial raid in the desserts of North Africa. It was an amazing turning point and the birthing of the SAS itself. As much of a disaster as it was, the leutenant who organized the raid was immediately promoted and directed to create and the SAS and select only the most capable men to participate. They would walk in the dessert for days without water as part of their training. I had never heard of the Bombay until now. Remarkable!!! Seeing that photo of the first "airborne" service men leaves me speechless. What a credit to history. Thanks so much for making this video!!!
To call the Bombay "fugly" is high praise for such an aeronautical monstrosity. A looker ti was not, but clearly it filled a valuable role in admirable fashion. Thank you for enlightening us about this remarkable aircraft and its sterling service record.
Had an older cousin who's thing was less famous, preferably obscure pre war and WW2 British military aircraft. He would research them and go to great lengths to find it's plastic model. Tougher than it sounds pre internet. He had a board with pictures from books of some of the aircraft he was looking for and the Bombay was among them. I can clearly remember the shape but especially the landing gear. Cannot remember if he ever got his Bombay model aircraft.
He probably spent a lot on old Frog kits (they were the original masters of obscure British aircraft), or the later Russian re-releases of those kits. Gotta wonder did he ever kit bash a Frog Skua and Airfix Defiant into a Roc?
@@russkinter3000 I know he had a Defiant that the turret moved on. He had a whole room full of all sorts and a model railway size landscape that would change from Battle of Britain RAF base, to North Africa, Italy ect. He had the Long Range Desert Patrol Group up to no good at one stage. He was up to chopping and changing kits but I couldn't tell you if he did the Skua.
I had know idea about this plane. I'd always seen it and scoffed at its appearance and decided it wasn't worth my attention. This video had completely changed my opinion. It is legendary.
WOW! Ed, never heard of it before your video. Excellent reportage of a remarkable airplane. The "rough" airfield requirement for STOL-type capabilities is reminiscent of several other types you have recorded. I don't think most of us appreciate the thought that went into designing and building "colonial" aircraft (Dutch, British, et al) in the run-up to WW2. Thank you so much!
This was a really delightful and informative video. In June 1940 I was evacuated, with my school, from the east coast town where I lived to the west of England. That was in the expectation of a Nazi invasion. (that was considered a real possibility in those critical months.). Some of the joys of those days was the sight of most British aeroplane types. I was then an avid aero-spotter and I seem to remember seeing a Bombay amongst them, By the next year, and months before Pearl Harbour, the sky was increasingly populated by a few American types. A lot of Hudsons and those noisy Harvards. ( I use the British names because they seem more familiar to me). But I did see an Aerocobra and a Boston and I vaguely think a P-38. Amongst the British types I remember seeing were Tiger Moths, Whitleys and a Stirling. I identified the Stirling as a four engined Wellington because it was still on the secret list. Those were very interesting times. I wonder if one of the Miles Magisters I saw then was one I eventually flew in 1960 or so. I did not actually see any German planes but I did hear some that were on their way to bomb Coventry. On that subject, My mum gave me a letter she got from my teacher in response to her enquiry about my welfare. ( I was a bit slow about writing home). The teachers reply was that the school was quite safe. Only a few bombs were dropped but they were some miles away. I did enjoy this video about the Bombay.
Ed, I think this may be your best video to date. I knew about this aircraft but I did not know that in this design the words of Churchill rang so true about so many owing so much to so few.
Mate, you amaze me with your site. I have never heard of the Bombay and without your fantastic information I’d never have learnt them. I am in your debt.
Thanks for this video Ed. I was aware of this aircraft when I read about the death of Lt General William Gott who was killed in a Bombay, Gott was due to take over command of the Eighth Army at the time, he was replaced by a certain Bernard Montgomery ! The story of Gott's death in the Bombay was quite interesting as it was probably an assassination by Me 109s. A real 'what if' moment. After reading about the Bombay, I purchased the Valom 1/72 scale kit of this aircraft which I recommend if anyone is interested.
Another wonderful video. Honestly, I had never heard of the Bombay, which with only 50 ever built isn't surprising. Your research is, once again, outstanding.
Well done for giving another forgotten hero it’s due. Similar in appearance was the H.P. Harrow, designed as a heavy bomber but fated to perform a large number of roles including the little-known air to air refuelling of the Short Empire flying boats enabling their transatlantic flights in the 1930’s.
Thanks Ed. This totally changed my mind about the Bombay. I thought that it was merely a relic of the past pushed into futile service as an act of desperation.
Super video. It's great to hear these accounts of the lesser known aircraft and their crews and where they served. Another valuable contribution to aviation history.
Thanks for this informative video. I had heard of the Bombay, but always thought it was an out-dated 1930’s bomber of little significance . Now I know differently. It may not have been glamorous, but it played it’s part.
well done Ed, all new to me and sounds like every mission these unsung hero's flew could be made into a spectacular movie, i'd love to hear more stories about not just aircraft but missions they flew, i mean those 2 Bombays recycled for successful escape missions from france pre dunkirk both by future flying aces is incredible, thanks
Thank you Ed. Great video. What a wonderful aircraft. And only 50 built? I don't think it looked antiquated as such. It might do as a bomber. But as a rugged go anywhere transport it was probably ahead of its time.
Excellent video, thank you. Imagine what could have been done if 100 were in service in 1939 - logistics are almost always underestimated until a real conflict starts.
This really makes a pair with your coverage of the Vickers Wellesley- two only dimly familiar configurations even to those who used to pore over picture books of aircraft, yet fascinating stories both of their development and yeoman service.
Thank you for your research on the Bristol Bombay and its history. The layout, especially the planform of the wing reminds me of The Bristol Freighter, a stalwart of the post war freight types.
The first time that I heard of the Bombay , was in Ginger Lacy's biography when he describes seeing a Bombay crash in France killing most of the squadrons spare pilots. From there on I considered it to be quite useless . Thank you for redressing the balance .
My advice for it's worth is dont force yourself. People like regular content, sure, but not of you drop your standard. And if it becomes like work, you stop enjoying it, and that's a right ball ache. Just keep.enjoying it :D Oh! And ignore the haters, there's always a few ;)
Wow!!! Very interesting story! I never heard of that aircraft (pity) ... but thanks for enlightening me. There would certainly be use for a similar aircraft for civil use today. (Maybe there are one?)
Wonderfully insightful piece. I knew of the aircraft and that it was used in North Africa but had no idea how painful it had been to get it made. Imagine Bristol getting the go ahead in 1935 - the RAF could have had maybe two to three hundred by the outbreak of war - even allowing for Blenheim and later Beaufort production.
I like to think that I am relatively well read about stuff like this but, hey, we learn something new every day. Thanks for this "exposé" about this aircraft. Very interesting indeed!
It is similar in configuration to the Bristol Freighter, which played a big part in opening up the Canadian North. The Freighter had a swing-open nose section to load outsized cargo, including vehicles.
Another outstanding video. I knew of the planes existence, but never the wonderful backstory and the specifics of its use. Thank you for sharing content that I would have likely never known. Keep the great videos coming. I have several photos of C-47 "That's All Brother" that I took recently on my page if you like transports. "That's All Brother" was a lead element C-47 on D-Day. Flying two missions on 6 June 1944. She is restored to D-Day standard and can be seen at CAF Museum San Marcos Texas.
I had heard of the Bombay but only really in the context of Op Squatter. Thank you for broadening my knowledge, and for your usual quite excellent presentation of a piece of aviation history.
My dad was an engineer/gunner on Bombays in North Africa before transferring onto Wellingtons. He said that on night bombing raids they would form a line to drop bombs onto the target lit by a pathfinder. As they had to literally throw the bombs out of a door (or hatch), all the aircraft would have the loop around multiple times to get rid of the payload. He and his mate would man the guns until the pilot/navigator told them they were 'approaching target'. They would then rush to the centre of the aircraft and chuck as many bombs out as possible - then back to the guns for the next loop. After hearing such stories, I'm always aware that so much of what we hear about WW2 is about 1944/45 technology. Thanks for the interesting piece!
How in the world do you get a middle-aged American to literally tear up over the "courage" of an aircraft? Well done to the Bombay and its crews...
#too_old_to_tear_me_too Maybe we need to form a support group
Lol..
@@nickes6168 Licking Old Lavatories? Ewww.
'Nam man. You weren't there
@@davidb6576 Wait! So it doesn't mean "Lashing Obese Lads" ?
Such a versatile aircraft! I definitely have a soft spot for planes like this that aren't sexy or famous but they just get the job done. I'm an old C-130 crew member so the Bombay gets me in all the right places. I'll bet their crews loved them.
My father flew Blenheims and when I was reviewing Bristol aircraft I came across this one and didn't give it a second look. This presentation, combined with your statement has changed my mind.
Why did they go to STOL monoplanes? especially back then but even now? Aren't biplanes or even triplanes still better at STOL?
@@alan6832 He quoted its stall speed as 42 mph. That was lower than many biplanes, and about the same as the Westland Lysander.
@@jlsperling1 It needs to be lower than all biplanes and triplanes, not just some of them, if STOL is the design purpose.
@@alan6832 The RAF didn't think so. They were perfectly happy with the short-field performance of both types.
Given its occasional role as a bomber, you'd think the Bombay would have had a bomb bay.
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You made my day
It was way pre WW2 Britain, not Germany!
Wow!
How many watchers had that thought I wonder ... !???
With all the stuff you said Bombays did in ww2 I was expecting a couple hundred built not 50 , wow tough aircraft
Yeah. Jesus, only fifty? Wow!
Compare it's specs to the DC-3 which went into service 3 years before the Bombay and you'll sonder why any were built.
@@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus 1. Short field performance. 2. Equipped for even a "Flight of the Phoenix" situation.
Apart from the evacuation of the Greek royal family. I knew little of its service. An excellent telling of its immense contribution accompanied by wonderfully sourced photos, thank you.
Full credit to John Dell for the pics. I told him I was going to do the Bombay, he said "Got some stuff for you."
I reckon I used maybe half of what he sent me 🤣
Never heard of the Bombay. Thanks for expanding my knowledge.
I first became aware of the aircraft when I got to know the pilot of Lt-General Gott's plane when it was shot down and he was killed in August 1942. I'd known of 'Strafer' Gott's death but had not given any thought to the type of aircraft until I met 'Jimmy' James. A very interesting outline of the aircraft's development and service. Thanks for posting.
that was a good one!
I knew nothing about this aircraft.
Now I do.
Thanks.
I too find myself guilty of overlooking this type due to its rather outdated appearance and limited production run. But yes it appears to have been a admirably robust aircraft that offered comparable load and range performance to the Luftwaffe"s Ju 52 and would one suspects have proved easily useful in RAF service had production not been curtailed. I suppose a ruthless concentration on bomber manufacturing and the promise of superior US transport types becoming available led to its downfall.
Yet another excellent video.
I had no idea. Thanks.
To bad they didn't build more of them. One thing about those transport aircraft - there were never enough of them. Given it's design - I can see where it could have really been valuable in any number of places, being able to get in and out where other aircraft couldn't. The Kokoda Track comes to mind ... All they'd need was a small flat spot. They might have been able to make one. An aircraft like this would have been invaluable there.
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I recently read a book "Rogue Heros" about the origins of the SAS and that initial raid in the desserts of North Africa. It was an amazing turning point and the birthing of the SAS itself. As much of a disaster as it was, the leutenant who organized the raid was immediately promoted and directed to create and the SAS and select only the most capable men to participate. They would walk in the dessert for days without water as part of their training. I had never heard of the Bombay until now. Remarkable!!! Seeing that photo of the first "airborne" service men leaves me speechless. What a credit to history. Thanks so much for making this video!!!
My pleasure
To call the Bombay "fugly" is high praise for such an aeronautical monstrosity. A looker ti was not, but clearly it filled a valuable role in admirable fashion. Thank you for enlightening us about this remarkable aircraft and its sterling service record.
Had an older cousin who's thing was less famous, preferably obscure pre war and WW2 British military aircraft. He would research them and go to great lengths to find it's plastic model. Tougher than it sounds pre internet. He had a board with pictures from books of some of the aircraft he was looking for and the Bombay was among them. I can clearly remember the shape but especially the landing gear. Cannot remember if he ever got his Bombay model aircraft.
He probably spent a lot on old Frog kits (they were the original masters of obscure British aircraft), or the later Russian re-releases of those kits.
Gotta wonder did he ever kit bash a Frog Skua and Airfix Defiant into a Roc?
@@russkinter3000 I know he had a Defiant that the turret moved on. He had a whole room full of all sorts and a model railway size landscape that would change from Battle of Britain RAF base, to North Africa, Italy ect. He had the Long Range Desert Patrol Group up to no good at one stage. He was up to chopping and changing kits but I couldn't tell you if he did the Skua.
Valom makes an excellent 1/72 scale kit. I've built it.
I just bought a Zveno 1a triplet. A TB3 plus two I-5 fighters latched over the TB3 wings.
I had know idea about this plane. I'd always seen it and scoffed at its appearance and decided it wasn't worth my attention. This video had completely changed my opinion. It is legendary.
It's seems something of a travesty that this aircraft has been forgotten.
What an incredible record of service.
I’m 57, fairly avid military buff, esp WWII; never heard of this plane until now.
@@CorePathway I'm pretty sure that this is why God gave us Ed. 😇
He corrects history's errors.
A very overlooked aircraft!
So much history for so few actual planes made wow
WOW! Ed, never heard of it before your video. Excellent reportage of a remarkable airplane. The "rough" airfield requirement for STOL-type capabilities is reminiscent of several other types you have recorded. I don't think most of us appreciate the thought that went into designing and building "colonial" aircraft (Dutch, British, et al) in the run-up to WW2. Thank you so much!
all of this from 50 aircraft, amazing
Anyone who has flown a Cessna Caravan or a DeHavilland Twin Otter will tell you a fixed landing gear is a blessing. Forget aesthetics.
This was a really delightful and informative video. In June 1940 I was evacuated, with my school, from the east coast town where I lived to the west of England. That was in the expectation of a Nazi invasion. (that was considered a real possibility in those critical months.). Some of the joys of those days was the sight of most British aeroplane types. I was then an avid aero-spotter and I seem to remember seeing a Bombay amongst them, By the next year, and months before Pearl Harbour, the sky was increasingly populated by a few American types. A lot of Hudsons and those noisy Harvards. ( I use the British names because they seem more familiar to me). But I did see an Aerocobra and a Boston and I vaguely think a P-38. Amongst the British types I remember seeing were Tiger Moths, Whitleys and a Stirling. I identified the Stirling as a four engined Wellington because it was still on the secret list. Those were very interesting times. I wonder if one of the Miles Magisters I saw then was one I eventually flew in 1960 or so. I did not actually see any German planes but I did hear some that were on their way to bomb Coventry. On that subject, My mum gave me a letter she got from my teacher in response to her enquiry about my welfare. ( I was a bit slow about writing home). The teachers reply was that the school was quite safe. Only a few bombs were dropped but they were some miles away. I did enjoy this video about the Bombay.
Ed, I think this may be your best video to date. I knew about this aircraft but I did not know that in this design the words of Churchill rang so true about so many owing so much to so few.
Wow. This the kind of story I come here to see!
Mate, you amaze me with your site. I have never heard of the Bombay and without your fantastic information I’d never have learnt them. I am in your debt.
Wow! Really impressive. Initially and purposefully designed for rough country operations and STOL. Magnificent!
Thanks for this video Ed. I was aware of this aircraft when I read about the death of Lt General William Gott who was killed in a Bombay, Gott was due to take over command of the Eighth Army at the time, he was replaced by a certain Bernard Montgomery ! The story of Gott's death in the Bombay was quite interesting as it was probably an assassination by Me 109s. A real 'what if' moment. After reading about the Bombay, I purchased the Valom 1/72 scale kit of this aircraft which I recommend if anyone is interested.
Monty did it!
--QAnon
Thanks, was just going to see if there's a model, good old Valom.
Tedz
@@jonathansteadman7935 It is a good kit. I've built it.
@@geoffspringwoodand with the generated interest they will all have sold out😊.
Almost 100 years later, I still love the 1930s aircraft designs! This Bombay still looks "right" to me. Semper Fi, TreeTop
Again I learned something from Mr. Nash. Brilliant episode on a very versatile airplane.
Another plane I'd never heard of with a very interesting history, thanks.
I'm looking forward to researching this aircraft now that I know of it's existence .
Check out John's article. Masses of info in that.
Another wonderful video. Honestly, I had never heard of the Bombay, which with only 50 ever built isn't surprising. Your research is, once again, outstanding.
I'd never heard of this stalwart workhorse before. So glad you did this video about it.
I think it did what it said on the tin, what a wonderful aircraft.
1:10 it's like an under-fed Lancaster for really serious off-road camping.
I saw what you did there.
Great insights, real unrated workhorses, especially the recovery stories from France 1940, which each deserve a episode on their own
Well done for giving another forgotten hero it’s due. Similar in appearance was the H.P. Harrow, designed as a heavy bomber but fated to perform a large number of roles including the little-known air to air refuelling of the Short Empire flying boats enabling their transatlantic flights in the 1930’s.
Excellent review of an overlooked workhorse of the RAF! Thank you.
Thanks Ed. I did know about this workhorse but had no idea how versatile it was , and the small numbers built. Thanks Ed.
Lovely old aircraft, love it. @3.57- I think it looks elegant. Amazing story about a plane I had never heard of.
Thanks Ed. This totally changed my mind about the Bombay. I thought that it was merely a relic of the past pushed into futile service as an act of desperation.
Super video. It's great to hear these accounts of the lesser known aircraft and their crews and where they served. Another valuable contribution to aviation history.
Thanks for this informative video. I had heard of the Bombay, but always thought it was an out-dated 1930’s bomber of little significance . Now I know differently. It may not have been glamorous, but it played it’s part.
well done Ed, all new to me and sounds like every mission these unsung hero's flew could be made into a spectacular movie, i'd love to hear more stories about not just aircraft but missions they flew, i mean those 2 Bombays recycled for successful escape missions from france pre dunkirk both by future flying aces is incredible, thanks
Thank you Ed. Great video. What a wonderful aircraft. And only 50 built? I don't think it looked antiquated as such. It might do as a bomber. But as a rugged go anywhere transport it was probably ahead of its time.
Well done that man. You have the best aviation channel in this niche.
Nice that you covered this aircraft. I've had the Contrail kit for twenty some years.
Never heard of it but man that plane is badass
"... Somewhat presumptuous..." I love listening to you.
A great tribute to a lovely old workhorse. As British as they come.
Never disappointed with the content, and your ability to grab things we almost forgot...and make it look like a spitfire. Fantastic mate!
Really interesting, I never realised that a few Bombays had done so much
Thanks for that. I'd never heard of it and yet it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that its role in the war was crucial. Truly an unsung hero...
Thank you for another entertaining and informative video. Well Done!
What an amazing service history, esp since there was so few, a sign of remarkable durability. Must say it does look right...
That was amazing, thank you, never heard of the Bombay, it must score as a hero in British aviation history.
I loved that you included a clip of Dean's perplexed look lol; well done!
Excellent video, thank you. Imagine what could have been done if 100 were in service in 1939 - logistics are almost always underestimated until a real conflict starts.
Incredibly interesting. Thanks for putting this very informative video together.
i had never heard of the Bristol Bombay. Obviously, my British WW II aircraft knowledge base was lacking.
Thank you for this video.
Whoa, a totally unsung hero of the air war. Thanks!
Well done, well done. I really enjoy your channel. Great research!
Thanks for covering yet another of the obscure workhorses of the war, I've really come to look forward to your next video releases!
This really makes a pair with your coverage of the Vickers Wellesley- two only dimly familiar configurations even to those who used to pore over picture books of aircraft, yet fascinating stories both of their development and yeoman service.
The most remarkable aircraft I never heard about.
Nicely said Ed! Never heard about this aircraft but it deserves it's place in history. Thanks for bringing it up!
Thank you for your research on the Bristol Bombay and its history. The layout, especially the planform of the wing reminds me of The Bristol Freighter, a stalwart of the post war freight types.
Indeed! The Bristol Freighter (which I'll get around to one day) was essentially an evolution of the Bombay.
@@EdNashsMilitaryMatters Yes, get to the Bristol Freighter sooner rather than later.
The first time that I heard of the Bombay , was in Ginger Lacy's biography when he describes seeing a Bombay crash in France killing most of the squadrons spare pilots. From there on I considered it to be quite useless . Thank you for redressing the balance .
The Bombay definitely had some trim issues, which touched on and seem to caused several tragic losses. JDs linked article gives more details.
Bonus points for the Dean Winchester cameo. Supernatural FTW!
A great page of totally unknown history !
O have always loved. Aircraft and have never even heard of the Bombay. Thank you for correcting this. 👍
i am so happy to have been enlightened on this spectacular aircraft
Thank You for bringing this amazing aircraft to my attention.
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Thank you for making this film. Unsurprisingly I had not previously heard of the Bombay.
what an unsung hero!!! thanks so much for the information!! good to know it was built in Belfast!!! 😉
These videos on obscure aircraft are much more interesting than the more famous aircraft.
Great looking working machine. Looks it would make a good flying model.
Thank you for posting
Another very informative video thanks,
It would be great if you could do one on the Handley page Harrow another forgotten inter War bomber.
Was not expecting to see Dean Winchester in the video, but the comedic timing was perfect 🤣
Lol cheers! And congrats on the channel! Looks like it is taking off like a rocket. Nice one !
Thank you! It was certainly a surprise lol, I suddenly find myself beholden to a schedule, time will tell if I can keep it up.
My advice for it's worth is dont force yourself. People like regular content, sure, but not of you drop your standard.
And if it becomes like work, you stop enjoying it, and that's a right ball ache.
Just keep.enjoying it :D
Oh! And ignore the haters, there's always a few ;)
Thanks for the advice, definitely going to focus on quality over quantity. And yes I've encountered the imperial vs metric clans already lol
Another interesting aircraft pulled out of obscurity. Excellent! TFP
1:51 I love that guy in the bottom-left, casually looking out the window like he's on a scenic flight! So British!
Per John Dell's piece, they're from the Royal Ulster Rifles and probably their first ever flight.
A superb, interesting and educational video. Ed, you just get better and better. Brilliant!
"... Flight of the Pheonix..." That's awesome!
Wow!!! Very interesting story! I never heard of that aircraft (pity) ... but thanks for enlightening me. There would certainly be use for a similar aircraft for civil use today. (Maybe there are one?)
What a cool looking airplane, I wouldn't mind having one of those.
Great a breakfast video.
Interesting and informative.
An aircraft type that gave important service away from the spotlight.
Thanks
Interesting video, it’s like Forgotten Weapons of the air.😎
Lol high praise! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing information on this unknown but useful aircraft.
Wonderfully insightful piece. I knew of the aircraft and that it was used in North Africa but had no idea how painful it had been to get it made. Imagine Bristol getting the go ahead in 1935 - the RAF could have had maybe two to three hundred by the outbreak of war - even allowing for Blenheim and later Beaufort production.
I like to think that I am relatively well read about stuff like this but, hey, we learn something new every day. Thanks for this "exposé" about this aircraft. Very interesting indeed!
Excellent, thanks John! I think I know a lot about British aircraft, yet I don't recall even hearing about this one before. Great video!
It is similar in configuration to the Bristol Freighter, which played a big part in opening up the Canadian North. The Freighter had a swing-open nose section to load outsized cargo, including vehicles.
The Freighter was developed from the Bombay post-WW2.
never in the field of air transport has so much, been schlepped by so few, to so many locations.
Brilliant account of the forgotten D23!
Another outstanding video. I knew of the planes existence, but never the wonderful backstory and the specifics of its use. Thank you for sharing content that I would have likely never known. Keep the great videos coming. I have several photos of C-47 "That's All Brother" that I took recently on my page if you like transports. "That's All Brother" was a lead element C-47 on D-Day. Flying two missions on 6 June 1944. She is restored to D-Day standard and can be seen at CAF Museum San Marcos Texas.
Feel free to post a link. Sure there are people who would love to see your pics!
@@EdNashsMilitaryMatters Thank you kindly. Here is the link. ruclips.net/channel/UCuuXMyWLop92SUG8jKQ9Qqg
I had heard of the Bombay but only really in the context of Op Squatter. Thank you for broadening my knowledge, and for your usual quite excellent presentation of a piece of aviation history.
I love the Bombay, one of my favourite planes.
I'm a history and aviation buff. No expert, but I know a lot. And I have never heard of this aircraft. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!
Love the video's about these unsung heroes. Another cracking effort