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Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 38 Whitley Mk. III
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Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 38 Whitley Mk. III
Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley Mk.III. The Tiger engined Mk.III was no longer used operationally by September 1941. On this example, in use as a paratroop carrier for training at a Parachute Training School, can be seen the hole left by removal of the retractable dustbin turret, used by the prospective paratroops to exit the aircraft - 20th September, 1941. Date: 1941
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Armstrong Carrier Dustbin Engined Exit Hole Longer Parachute Paratroop Paratroops Prospective Removal Retractable Tiger Turret Whitley Whitworth
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This evocative photograph captures a Royal Air Force (RAF) Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley Mk.III, with the distinctive Tiger engine, as it was repurposed for paratroop training at a Parachute Training School in September 1941. The Whitley Mk.III, once a formidable long-range bomber, was no longer used operationally by the RAF by this time. The absence of the retractable dustbin turret, visible in the hole on the side of the aircraft, is a clear indication of its new role. Prospective paratroops would use this opening to exit the aircraft during training exercises. The Whitley Mk.III, with its versatile design, proved to be an effective platform for paratroop transport, despite its retirement from frontline service. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the adaptability and resourcefulness of the RAF during wartime, as they found innovative ways to utilize their aircraft fleet.
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