There are millions of World War IIs, and some are more fun than others. The one your grand – or great grandparent –fought or endured was probably the least fun, though a period of (say) six years always holds countless contradictions. The most enjoyable 'version' of World War II was the retelling that was born as propaganda and became cemented to the public psyche through model kits, Commando comics, 1960s cinema and other appealingly celebratory channels. With its moral certainty, sexy machines and thrilling destruction it was utterly appealing to children, and those children became adults.
I'm going to say the Wellington is Paul McCartney. Long serving and adapts to different styles and roles. Sometimes not the most fashionable or cool, superseded by more advanced, harder edged types but notable for innovative ideas
The impossibility of choosing a favourite World War II aircraft
I'm going to say the Wellington is Paul McCartney. Long serving and adapts to different styles and roles. Sometimes not the most fashionable or cool, superseded by more advanced, harder edged types but notable for innovative ideas