 On 8 September 1936, the name "Wellington" was adopted for the type; it fitted with Air Ministry nomenclature of naming bombers after towns and also followed on from the Vickers Wellesley in referring to the Napoleonic War general Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington.On 12 December 1936, a corresponding works order was issued for the Wellington.On 15 June 1936, "K4049" conducted its maiden flight from Brooklands.