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Additional
Information from Internet Encyclopedia
The Westland Whirlwind was a
British twin-engined heavy fighter developed by Westland Aircraft. It was the Royal Air Force's first single-seat,
twin-engined, cannon-armed fighter, and a contemporary of the Supermarine
Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane. It was one of
the fastest aircraft in service when it flew in the late 1930s, and was much
more heavily armed than any other. However, protracted development problems
with its Rolls-Royce
Peregrine engines delayed the entire project and only a relatively
small number were ever built. During the Second World War only two RAF
squadrons were equipped with the Whirlwind, and despite successful use as a fighter-bomber it was withdrawn from service in 1943.
The Whirlwind's four 20mm cannon proved extremely effective. From 1941
until 1943, the aircraft was a frequent unwelcome sight over German airfields, marshaling yards, and locomotives.
The Whirlwind was used to particularly good effect as a gun platform for
destroying German supply trains. Pilots were often credited with several trains
damaged or destroyed in a single mission. The aircraft was also very successful
in hunting and destroying German E-boats which operated in
the English Channel.
The Whirlwind became distinguished for its survivability during crash
landings and ground accidents. The placement of the wings and engines ahead of
the cockpit allowed the aircraft to absorb a great deal of damage while the
cockpit area remained largely intact. As a result, many pilots were able to
walk away unhurt from aircraft that were totally written off, a rare occurrence
in 1930s era aircraft.
Royal Air Force
No. 25 Squadron
RAF tested three aircraft between May and July 1940. ( might
have carried code letters "ZK" )
No. 263 Squadron
RAF operated Whirlwinds between July 1940 and December 1943.
Aircraft had applied Squadron's "HE" code letters.
No. 137 Squadron
RAF operated Whirlwinds between September 1941 and June
1943. Aircraft had applied Squadron's "SF" code letters.
