{"product_id":"wingleader-magazine-westland-whirlwind-in-world-war-two-wingleader-photo-archive-number-19","title":"WINGLEADER MAGAZINE – WESTLAND WHIRLWIND IN WORLD WAR TWO — WINGLEADER PHOTO ARCHIVE NUMBER 19","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eA comprehensive photographic archive documenting the Westland Whirlwind fighter aircraft during World War Two, featuring detailed profiles, historical research, and images of 263 Squadron operations from RAF bases in Wales and England.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-1-908757-31-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLike NEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeil Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWing Leader Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN 978-1-908757-31-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst published 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection \/ Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingleader Photo Archive Number 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e29.7 x 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategorie(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• AVIATION MILITAIRE\u003cbr\u003e• SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE\u003cbr\u003e• APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eWelcome to Number Nineteen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eOne of the original aims of this series was to cover some of the lesser-known aircraft types as thoroughly as the more famous ones. Near the top of this “lesser-known” list was the \u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eWestland Whirlwind\u003c\/strong\u003e, an aircraft that has always captured the imagination of many of us with its sleek lines and powerful armament. Under different circumstances, the Whirlwind could easily have become as famous—and just as effective—as the Mosquito or the Beaufighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eIn the end, only two squadrons flew the Whirlwind operationally, and just 116 examples were built, each costing roughly £1 million in today’s money. Despite this rarity, a number of excellent photographs were taken by the press, and when combined with images from the personal albums of the pilots who flew the Whirlwind, we have been able to create an in-depth pictorial tribute to this often-overlooked fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eNeil Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e has once again proven to be a very safe pair of hands when dealing with any RAF aircraft type. His research into the finer details of both colour schemes and technical modifications really brings this subject to life. We would also like to extend particular thanks to everyone involved in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eWhirlwind Project\u003c\/strong\u003e, who reviewed the final manuscript and fine-tuned many small but important details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eWe hope you enjoy this venture into some of the rarer World War II aircraft types. If it proves successful, expect to see a few more in due course—anyone fancy an Anson or an Albemarle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eMark Postlethwaite\u003cbr data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eSeries Editor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle page:\u003c\/b\u003e Whirlwind Mk.I, P7062 HE•L of 263 Sqn photographed while the unit was based at RAF Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales, from April to August 1942. The aircraft crashed (probably due to engine failure), on 19th February 1943, near Chiseldon, Wiltshire, during an Army Co-Operation Exercise, hitting a tree and killing the pilot, Flt\/Sgt Francis Leslie Hicks, RAAF. (See illustration on pp40 \u0026amp; 41)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis page:\u003c\/b\u003e Whirlwinds of 263 Squadron beating up the airfield for the Press.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfile research by the author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfiles by Darren Prior: komet.grafikwerke@gmail.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author would like to thank the following people for their help in creating this volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Goss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Lucas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWingleader Archive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eand special thanks for the technical and historical assistance, kindly given by Gunnar Olsen and The Whirlwind Fighter Project team, based at Hawkinge Battle of Britain Museum, Kent (https:\/\/www.whirlwindfp.org\/)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Robinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52883801178458,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/IMG_5560.jpg?v=1767879021","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/wingleader-magazine-westland-whirlwind-in-world-war-two-wingleader-photo-archive-number-19","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}