Britain's Forgotten WW2 Heavy Bomber | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley

Rex's Hangar • November 22, 2023

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Chris -a.k.a "Rex"- likes to talk about planes. A lot. Usually he spends his days consuming vast quanities of coffee, reading vast quantities of aviation-related books, and talking about his obsession for all things that fly (birdlife included). This channel will focus on aviation and aviation history. It will cover the history and development of aircraft, famous & equally obscure events, and delve into many of the lesser known stories of aviation. Enjoy! Want to get in touch? Direct message me in Discord, flick me an email, or -if you're feeling traditional- write to my PO box! PO Box 3105, Warner, QLD, 4500

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Video Description

Today we're taking an in-depth look at the history of the Armstrong Whitworth A.W 38 Whitley. Want to support the channel? I have a Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/rexshangar Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - https://discord.gg/GMQkpeccjc Recommended reading: Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Since 1913 (Putnam's British Aircraft) -https://amzn.to/3MTT6uq Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft (Archive Photographs) -https://amzn.to/47NX681 Aircraft Profile No. 153: The Armstrong Whitworth Whitley -https://amzn.to/3QI7DKU The Bomber Command War Diaries: An Operational Reference Book 1939-1945 - https://amzn.to/3RbPFC6 The British Aircraft Specification File - https://amzn.to/47p2378 0:00 Intro 2:33 Design Origins 6:55 Prototype Development 17:04 Whitley Mk.I 19:30 Whitley Mk.II 21:19 Whitley Mk.III 25:29 Whitley Mk.IV 28:14 Whitley Mk.V 31:02 Early WW2 Service 42:42 OTUs and Coastal Command 45:16 Whitley Mk.VII 47:36 Paratroop Operations 56:49 Experimental Use 59:12 Obsolescence and Legacy