Author Topic: Impressive Photos (Read 683 times)

Swager · « **on:** September 04, 2006, 07:50:49 PM »

I dont know if this has been posted before, but....

http://www.flightglobal.com/ImageArchive/PhotoArchive/1939-1945/18488s.aspx

Enjoy

Wolfala · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2006, 07:56:19 PM »

Look new to me

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2006, 08:07:39 PM »

thanks, those are impressive. added to favorites

SFRT - Frenchy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2006, 08:22:34 PM »

Outstanding, thx.

Debonair · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2006, 12:16:37 AM »

dont think i've ever seen such a good collection of Westland Whirlwind photos (index 6 through 8)
thanx, d00d!!!1

Nilsen · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2006, 01:25:39 AM »

nice stuff Swager... thx

Wolf14 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2006, 03:18:58 AM »

Wow alot of those pics are real clean. Almost like they were developed recently.

Very nice.

Suave · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2006, 03:55:03 AM »

Oh check out this unrealistic totally gamey pilot view.

Reynolds · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2006, 04:29:40 AM »

Im guessing this guy needs a bit more practice...

shooter1cac · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2006, 07:22:27 AM »

Yeah..but it'll buff out.

john9001 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2006, 07:29:48 AM »

looks like my CV lmdings

Reynolds · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2006, 12:06:56 PM »

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Originally posted by john9001
looks like my CV lmdings

Loks like my 109K TAKEOFFS!

ygsmilo · « **Reply #12 on:** September 05, 2006, 01:04:33 PM »

Did the Whirlwind ever see combat ?

Widewing · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2006, 01:20:11 PM »

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Originally posted by ygsmilo
Did the Whirlwind ever see combat ?

Yes, but with only 112 ever built its combat contribution was quite small. 137 and 263 squadrons flew the Whirlwinds. In April of 1941, 263 squadron escorted Blenheims to Cologne and back in a bold daylight raid. All Whirlwinds were later modified to carry bombs. Called "Whirlibombers", they finished out their short careers flying "rhubards" over the coast of France, bombing and strafing targets of opportunity. IIRC, they could carry up to 1,000 lb of bombs. Their Hispano Mk.I cannons were drum fed (60 round drums), allowing for only 240 rounds combined for all four guns.

My regards,

Widewing

Widewing · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2006, 01:29:55 PM »

Swager, I cross-posted your link to the Aircraft and Vehicle forum...

Thanks for this excellent find.

My regards,

Widewing