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281:, the Virginia prototype underwent type trials. One of the first modifications was to replace the original two-bladed propellers with four-bladed propellers. An unusual set of "fighting top" turrets were added to the top wings, but these were later deleted from production aircraft. Marks I–VI featured straight wings with swept outer wings introduced on the Mark VII. Starting with the Mark III, the Virginia mounted a rear fuselage gunner, who was moved into a tail turret in the Mark VII. The Mark X was introduced in late 1924, featuring a 444: 126: 28: 139: 320:
in 1934. After its technical obsolescence as a bomber, it was used for photography and for parachute training, with jump platforms installed behind the engine nacelles. On 26 June 1940, a committee discussing the need for airborne cannon for use against invading tanks suggested equipping Virginias
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Work on the Virginia was started in 1920, as a replacement for the Vimy. Two prototypes were ordered on 13 January 1921, with an additional two prototypes ordered in September 1922. The Virginia shared similarities with the Vimy but notably featured a lowered front gunner's pulpit, providing the
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freighter and the two aircraft had much in common, sharing the same wing design. The Virginias were highly accident prone, with 81 losses. Despite their obsolescence, Virginias continued to soldier on in support roles with the Parachute Test Flight at
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The first squadron of Virginia Mark Is was formed in 1924. Despite mediocre performance, the aircraft served frontline units until 1938, when it was replaced by the newer
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pilot with a greater field of view, 20 ft (6 m) greater wingspan and a 9 ft (3 m) longer fuselage. The aircraft was powered by twin
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Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. Introduced automatic slats, wheel brakes and a tail gunner's position. Eight built and 27 conversions.
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Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. Redesigned nose, lengthened rear fuselage and sweepback wings. 11 built and 38 conversions.
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The Type 96 Virginia prototype was fitted with a lengthened fuselage, new forward fuselage and gun positions. One prototype only.
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and steel structure covered in fabric, aluminium, and wood. A total of 124 Virginias were built, of which 50 were Mark Xs.
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Second Virginia prototype, powered by two Napier Lion piston engines, fitted with lengthened nose. One built.
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Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane, equipped with a third (central) rudder in the tail unit. 22 built.
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Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. Incorporated an all-metal structure. 50 built and 53 conversions.
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Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. Similar to the Virginia Mk II, but with additional equipment.
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Twin-engined heavy night-bomber biplane. Introduced revisions in wing folding and rigging. 25 built.
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The Type 115 Virginia was converted into the Virginia VII prototype. One prototype only.
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The first type 57 Virginia prototype was re-engined with two 650 hp (490 kW)
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The final almost all-metal Virginia Mark X was the most numerous RAF bomber until the
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Morgan, Eric. "Big Bombers from Brooklands: The RAF's Virginia Family."
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108 mph (174 km/h, 94 kn) at 5,000 ft (1,500 m)
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Initial prototype for the RAF, powered by two 450 hp (340 kW)
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In the 1930s, the Virginias were used in some of the first tests of
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Thetford, Owen. "By Day and by Night: Ginnies in Service", Part 2.
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Thetford, Owen. "By Day and by Night: Ginnies in Service", Part 1.
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Film of an experimental catapult launch of a Vickers Virginia
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Jarrett, Philip. "By Day and by Night:Vickers Virginia".
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Research Development Flight (RAF Farnborough, RAF Exeter)
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engines and flew for the first time on 24 November 1922.
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London: Airlife Publishing Ltd., 2003. 908:, Vol. 13, No. 22, 22 March–4 April 1985. 797: 689:985 mi (1,585 km, 856 nmi) 526:– March to September 1937 (RAF Driffield) 260: 223:Learn how and when to remove this message 668:engines, 580 hp (430 kW) each 124: 861:, May 1993, Vol 21 No 5, Issue No 241. 758:List of aircraft of the Royal Air Force 3266: 701:10 min to 5,000 ft (1,500 m) 288: 966: 565:Night Flying Flight (RAF Biggin Hill) 3294:Twin piston-engined tractor aircraft 642:2,178 sq ft (202.3 m) 161:adding citations to reliable sources 132: 3249:Vickers Instructional Machine (VIM) 630:87 ft 8 in (26.72 m) 624:52 ft 3 in (15.93 m) 520:, RAF Driffield, RAF Boscombe Down) 367:piston engines. One prototype only. 357:piston engines. 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Morgan. 502:– March 1937 to February 1938 ( 148:needs additional citations for 654:17,600 lb (7,983 kg) 548:– March 1931 to January 1936 ( 1: 3274:1920s British bomber aircraft 874:The British Bomber since 1914 763: 695:13,800 ft (4,200 m) 648:9,650 lb (4,377 kg) 603:The British Bomber since 1914 3284:Aircraft first flown in 1922 730:3,000 lb (1,360 kg) of bombs 664:VB 12-cylinder water-cooled 435: 321:with the equally antiquated 7: 943:Bombers of the 20th Century 844:Vickers Aircraft since 1908 734: 595:Specifications (Virginia X) 344: 10: 3310: 478:– April 1924 to May 1936 ( 464:– May 1924 to March 1936 ( 129:Vickers Virginia in flight 3231: 3200: 3057: 2936: 2828: 2821: 2790: 2629: 2563: 1005: 370:Type 115 Virginia Mk VIII 113: 103: 95: 85: 80: 72: 62: 50: 42: 37: 25: 20: 876:. London: Putnam, 1994. 846:. London: Putnam, 1989. 806:Sturvivant 1985, p. 849. 577: 416:Type 112 Virginia Mk VII 376:Type 129 Virginia Mk VII 609:General characteristics 422:Type 128 Virginia Mk IX 410:Type 108 Virginia Mk VI 388:Type 79 Virginia Mk III 428:Type 139 Virginia Mk X 404:Type 100 Virginia Mk V 398:Type 99 Virginia Mk IV 382:Type 76 Virginia Mk II 305:. Designs such as the 261:Design and development 130: 869:. pp. 24–29, 45. 819:July 1993, pp. 22–23. 360:Type 96 Virginia Mk I 350:Type 57 Virginia Mk I 341:until December 1941. 253:, developed from the 128: 723:Vickers machine guns 556:No. 502 Squadron RAF 546:No. 500 Squadron RAF 540:No. 215 Squadron RAF 530:No. 214 Squadron RAF 506:, RAF Boscombe Down) 311:Handley Page Heyford 279:RAF Martlesham Heath 157:improve this article 3201:Military Transports 828:Mason 1994, p. 145. 740:Related development 524:No. 75 Squadron RAF 510:No. 58 Squadron RAF 500:No. 51 Squadron RAF 494:No. 10 Squadron RAF 289:Operational history 38:General information 2999:C.O.W. 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