A Bomber So Cramped It Was Called The "Flying Suitcase" | Handley Page Hampden
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Chris -a.k.a "Rex"- likes to talk about planes. A lot. Usually he spends his days consuming vast quanities of coffee, reading vast quantities of aviation-related books, and talking about his obsession for all things that fly (birdlife included). This channel will focus on aviation and aviation history. It will cover the history and development of aircraft, famous & equally obscure events, and delve into many of the lesser known stories of aviation. Enjoy! Want to get in touch? Direct message me in Discord, flick me an email, or -if you're feeling traditional- write to my PO box! PO Box 3105, Warner, QLD, 4500
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Play War Thunder for FREE on PC, PS®5 and Xbox Series X|S: https://playwt.link/rexhangar_ Follow the link to download the game to get a premium tank, aircraft AND ship, along with a seven day account boost just for downloading. Today we're taking a look at the Handley Page Hampden, often known as the 'flying suitcase' because of its very narrow fuselage. Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - / discord Want to support the channel? I have a Patreon here - / rexshangar Sources: Barnes.C.H (1987), Handley Page Aircraft Since 1907. Hall.A.W (2000), Handley Page Hampden and Hereford (Warpaint Series). Meekcoms.K.J & Morgan.E.B (1994), The British Aircraft Specifications File. Moyes.P.J.R (1965), The Handley Page Hampen (Aircraft Profile 58). Postlethwaite.M (2003), Hampden Squadrons In Focus. 0:00 Intro 1:17 Design Origins 3:38 Developing The Prototype 6:01 A Question of Engines 8:16 First Flights 10:08 A Swedish Interlude 12:47 Final Changes Before Production 15:03 War Thunder Promo 16:46 Into Service! (at last) 18:40 The Handley Page Hereford Debacle 21:31 Early WW2 Operations 26:11 1940 - A Busy Year 30:40 Obsolete But Still Useful 33:39 Torpedo Bomber Variants 38:45 Reflections, plus VCs Earned by Hampden Crews
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