[Oztrich Boy]

The article describes these as the "heavy bombers," and does not seperately name those it called "medium bombers." Needless to say, "heavy" bombers in 1939 were no longer considered "heavy" by 1945. Indeed, the two engine Blenheim today is called a "light bomber".

Actally both the Blenheim and Battle were considered "light bombers" (c. 1000lb bombload) in 1939.

The Hampden and Wellington were "mediums" (c. 4,000lb)

The 1939 "heavy" with 7,000lb load was the Whitley

What you have here is journalistic accuracy. (little changes over the years)

[BroJoeK]

"What you have here is journalistic accuracy. (little changes over the years)"

What? No way! Not in the New York Times. I just can't believe that... ;-)