Transports

Vickers Vernon

Manufacturer Vickers

Active Service 1922 - 1927

Notes This was the RAF's first troop carrier and represented a sea change in how the RAF might be employed. They were used to great effect in Iraq (where the above photo was taken) where they could move men rapidly to unexpected trouble spots. Ther Vernons were replaced by Victorias from 1927.

Interwar Transports | Transports | Aircraft

Manufacturer	Vickers
Active Service	1922 - 1927
Notes	This was the RAF's first troop carrier and represented a sea change in how the RAF might be employed. They were used to great effect in Iraq (where the above photo was taken) where they could move men rapidly to unexpected trouble spots. Ther Vernons were replaced by Victorias from 1927.