The Handley Page Hampden; A Plane for Fat Shaming

One of the key British bombers at the start of the war, the Hampden is eclipsed by it's more successful equivalent, the Vickers Wellington, and the later four-engine "heavies". But it is worth remembering for the role it played in developing the RAF's experience and methods during WW2. Sources for this video can be found at the relevant article on: https://militarymatters.online/ If you like this content please consider supporting me at Patreon:   / ednash   Want another way to help support this channel? Maybe consider buying my book on my time fighting ISIS: https://amzn.to/3preYyO

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