**This is a remake of an old video. Some information has been updated.

The Short Stirling is often overshadowed by the Lancaster and Halifax, however it stilled played a significant role in the British war effort during the Second World War. Designed from the outset as a four engine bomber, the Stirling would be upgraded and developed so that it saw extensive service in a range of roles throughout World War Two. This ranged from being used a bomber, glider tug, transport and training aircraft. This is the story of Britain’s first four engine monoplane bomber from concept to its final flight.

Links:
The Stirling Aircraft Project: https://stirlingproject.org.uk/


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Sources: (Not complete, as I did not record all when doing the original video)
Air Vectors: https://www.airvectors.net/avstrlg.html
Classic Warbirds: https://www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/bri...
Key Aero: https://www.key.aero/article/short-st...
Profile Publications: The Short Stirling by Geoffrey Norris
The Encyclopedia of Aircraft of World War II by Paul Eden

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0:00 - 2:23 - Specification B.12/36
2:23 - 3:35 - Short S.31
3:35 - 4:09 - Prototype
4:09 - 5:35 - Stirling Design
5:35 - 6:32 - Into Combat
6:32 - 7:09 - Stirling Mk.II
7:09 - 7:48 - Combat
7:48 - 8:20 - Victoria Cross
8:20 - 9:06 - Stirling Mk.III
9:06 - 10:15 - Stirling Mk.V
10:15 - 10:58 - Stirling Mk.V
10:58 - 12:38 - Conclusion