Westland Whirlwind Collection

The Westland Whirlwind was a British twin-engined heavy fighter (citation needed) developed by Westland Aircraft. A contemporary of the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane

AOCs visit to Leconfield. Air Vice Marshal R B Thomson (centre), AOC Scotland and 18 Group Coastal Command, discussing the standard and new type of immersion suits during his visit to 228 Search

Emergency in Malaya. Speed of movement was essential in combating the communist insurgents in the Malayan jungle and helicopters played a vital part. 29th October 1959

In his Whirlwind helicopter up went Flight Lt. Jimmy Stuart of the joint experimental helicopter unit on Friday (31-10-58) at Arborfield, Bucks. Suspended from the Whirlwind was this Chipmunk

With a doctor and nurse at his side, a boy is being taken by this R. A. F
With a doctor and nurse at his side, a boy is being taken by this R.A.F. helicopter (1-10-57) to a hospital where he was rushed for special treatment: The boy, Derek Garner

Westland Whirlwind helicopter making a rescue, 1973. Artist: Michael Walters
Westland Whirlwind helicopter making a rescue, 1973. A Westland Whirlwind HAS 10 beloning to RAF Search & Rescue lowers a member of the rescue team to recover a pilot in his life raft

Westland Whirlwind, 1941. The twin-engined Whirlwind was one of the fastest and most heavily armed fighters when it first flew in 1938

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The Westland Whirlwind: A British Twin-Engined Heavy Fighter with a Legacy in Rescue Missions (Citation Needed) In the annals of aviation history, the Westland Whirlwind holds a unique place as both a formidable heavy fighter and a lifesaving helicopter. During World War II, the Whirlwind was a crucial component of the Royal Air Force's arsenal (AOCs visit to Leconfield. Air Vice Marshal R B Thomson, centre). Its powerful engines and agility made it a formidable adversary in the skies. Fast forward to the post-war era, and the Westland Whirlwind's legacy took a new turn. In the emergency-ridden landscape of Malaya, speed was essential in combating the communist insurgency. In his Whirlwind helicopter, Flight Lt. Jimmy Stuart of the joint experimental flight soared above the jungle, ready to make a difference (With a doctor and nurse at his side, a boy is being taken by this R. A. F). The Westland Whirlwind's versatility was on full display as it transformed into a rescue helicopter. Artists Michael Walters captured this transformation in a series of evocative images, depicting the Whirlwind in action, saving lives in the most perilous of circumstances (Westland Whirlwind helicopter making a rescue, 1973. Artist: Michael Walters). From the battlefields of World War II to the jungles of Malaya, the Westland Whirlwind's story is one of courage, innovation, and resilience. Its enduring legacy continues to inspire awe and admiration, a testament to the power of human ingenuity and the indomitable spirit of the Royal Air Force. (Westland Whirlwind, 1941) (Westland Whirlwind helicopter making a rescue, 1973. Artist: Michael Walters) (Westland Whirlwind helicopter making a rescue, 1973. Artist: Michael Walters) (Westland Whirlwind helicopter making a rescue, 1973. Artist: Michael Walters) (Westland Whirlwind helicopter making a rescue, 1973. Artist.