Thesaurus Term/Concept: STIRLING
| Identifier | 111422 |
|---|---|
| Class | AIRCRAFT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Seven/eight-crew, heavy night-bomber. The first four-engine bomber to join the RAF, with a bomb load of 14000 lb, entered service in 1940. Superseded as a bomber by the Lancaster and Halifax, later versions served as transports and tugs. |