Aircraft Photo of Not known | Armstrong Whitworth AW-38 Whitley Mk5 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #10001
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:Not known
Other Marks:P
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-38 Whitley
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-38 Whitley
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-38 Whitley Mk5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID: 10001
Photo Comment

A retired Whitley V bomber in use as a parachute dropping training aircraft with the Ringway based No. 1 Parachute Traing School soon before replacement by Dakotas. This late model was fitted with RR Merlins. Obtained from a wartime RAF member over 50 years ago.

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