Thesaurus Term/Concept: WHITLEY
| Identifier | 111377 |
|---|---|
| Class | AIRCRAFT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Twin-engined bomber. The Whitley was the first 'heavy' bomber to be built in quantity for the RAF and made the first bombing attack on Germany in May 1940. It was later used for convoy protection and reconnaissance. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MKE43835 ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH WHITLEY MK 5 T4160 (Crash Site) |
| Monument Type | MKE43936 WHITLEY MK V N1427 (Crash Site) |
| Monument Type | MKE43681 WHITLEY MK V P4965 (Crash Site) |
| Monument Type | MKE43927 WHITLEY MK V P5001 (Crash Site) |