ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH "WHITLEY"

Probably most ugly bomber of WW II, but in modeller collection it could be a brillant-exclusive aircraft model.

SOME DATA FROM AIRCRAFT HISTORY

First flight of prototype (K4586) in 17 march 1936
First long distance bomber in RAF
In begin of war - night bomber, next transport and parachute deliver
Used versions Mk I (production-34), Mk II (46), Mk III (80), Mk IV (40), Mk V (1466), Mk VII (antisubmarine, 146)
Total production - 1814
End of production - July 1943

Service under Whitley <<< Front part of Mk V. Look at interesting paint of right propeller.

Rear gunner place. Four 0.33 Browning.>>>

Whitley <<< 'M' signed Whitley on the airfield.

Whitley Front view of Whitley on the airfield. >>>

Cocpit <<< Front panel in the cocpit.

SOME INFORMATIONS ABOUT 1/72 KIT

Only one, known me, available kit in 1/72 scale was produced in 70's by british FROG. Next the production began in Russia NOVO. Now you can find this kit in the specialized modellshops - as a short run. The possible building versions are - most produced Mk V or antisubmarine Mk VII. The molds are very old, but the real line of aircraft looks good. Inside cocpit details are very poor. There are some mistakes in propeller-engine parts. To do fine modell - for modellers wait big work, but the effect could be fascinating.

Left side draw of Whitley

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