Fighters

Whirlwind, 1940

Manufacturer Westland

Armament Four 20mm Cannons. 1,000 Ib of Bombs

Active Service 1940 - 1943

Notes This was a long range escort and night fighter. They escorted Blenheims to Cologne in 1941, but were mainly used for sweeps across the Channel. An underpowered engine and a high landing speed meant that the plane was only ever supplied to two squadrons. It was withdrawn in November, 1943. The picture is of a plane from 263 squadron from Filton near Bristol.

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Manufacturer	Westland
Armament	Four 20mm Cannons. 1,000 Ib of Bombs
Active Service	1940 - 1943
Notes	This was a long range escort and night fighter. They escorted Blenheims to Cologne in 1941, but were mainly used for sweeps across the Channel. An underpowered engine and a high landing speed meant that the plane was only ever supplied to two squadrons. It was withdrawn in November, 1943. The picture is of a plane from 263 squadron from Filton near Bristol.