Well, I really don't care whatsoever, various people have and will criticise this aeroplane, but, again in 1940 it stood out for many reasons, it's payload was not matched and it's very high wing loading, because of the short wingspan, meant the Stirling was more manoeuvrable and could turn inside many contemporary fighter aeroplanes.
I have always believed it to be ahead of its time, moreover, it continued forward with a further lease of life in the SD role with Rebecca.
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