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Encyclopedia > Westland Whirlwind

There have been two Westland Whirlwind aircraft in Royal Air Force history.

  • For the fixed wing WWII aircraft, see Westland Whirlwind (fixed_wing).
  • For the rotary wing postwar aircraft, see Westland Whirlwind (rotary wing).
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Classic Airframes - Westland Whirlwind (1686 words)
The Westland Whirlwind was designed by W.E.W. Petter, in response to the 1935 specification F35/37.
The Whirlwind would distinguish itself as a ground attack aircraft in Europe until the arrival of the Hawker Typhoon in 1943.
June 1943 saw the replacement of the Whirlwinds in 263 squadron with the arrival of Hurricane IVs.
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