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17th March 2005, 21:24
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Re: Westland Whirlwinds V FW190 or 109's
Hi Jon,
I can find 13 claims by Luftwaffe fighter pilots for Whirlwinds, the last one being on 14Apr43 Lt Wilhelm Godt 8/JG2. This appears to correspond to the loss of Sgt J. Macauley 263 Sqn (KIA) flying Whirlwind I (P7010). Infact most of the claims were made by pilots of III/JG2. I believe the Whirlwind wasn't developed because of it's peregrine engines. Priority was given to Merlin production/development so the peregrine was allowed to wither taking the Whirlwind with it. If I remember correctly only just over a hundred Whirlwinds were built. I don't know if trials were ever done to fit Merlins. Also don't forget the RAF had the excellent Mosquito which could be used in numerous roles. I'm sure others can elaborate/add more about the Whirlwind. Andy Fletcher 
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