Whirlwinds victories

[Fairlop]

Hi,

How many victories claimed both Wirlwind Squadrons in 1940-43 period ? The number certainly is not so high however I would like to know number of destroyed, prob. destroyed and damaged enemies because of new article in preparation.

Regards,
Michal
Revi magazine

[Chris Goss]

Michal. I can give you the answer for 263 Sqn. Up to 8 Sep 42, I have a photo of their scoreboard. Then up to 15 Jun 43, 3 FW 190s damaged (which was optimistic having interviewed one of the FW 190 pilots they claimed). For the period to 29 Nov 43, 263 was officially credited with 39 dest, 21 dam/prob which includes their Norway time. I also have quite a collection of 263 Sqn photos if you are interested

[Adriano Baumgartner]

Hello Fairlop!
This is a very interesting thread. There are few histories and articles ( as far as I do know, on my limited range of knowledge and access ) about the Whirlwinds. Please INFORM us where we could reand and find your article as soon as you got it published.
Sincerely yours
Adriano

[Juha]

Adriano
are you aware on Bingham's book on Whirlwind.

Juha

[Jim Oxley]

I wasn't Juha. What's the title?

[Juha]

Victor Bingham
WHIRLWIND
The Westland Whirlwind Fighter
Airlife 1987
ISBN 1 85310 004 8

Old but very good. My recommendation is if you find one, buy it

Originally Posted by Juha

Victor Bingham
WHIRLWIND
The Westland Whirlwind Fighter
Airlife 1987
ISBN 1 85310 004 8

Old but very good. My recommendation is if you find one, buy it

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sear...LWIND&x=67&y=5

Originally Posted by Juha

Victor Bingham
WHIRLWIND
The Westland Whirlwind Fighter
Airlife 1987
ISBN 1 85310 004 8

Old but very good. My recommendation is if you find one, buy it

http://www.bookfinder.com/search/?au...ic&st=sr&ac=qr

[brewerjerry]

Originally Posted by Fairlop

Hi,

How many victories claimed both Wirlwind Squadrons in 1940-43 period ? The number certainly is not so high however I would like to know number of destroyed, prob. destroyed and damaged enemies because of new article in preparation.

Regards,
Michal
Revi magazine

Hi
That would take quite a few years of research to complete the list.
137/263 ORB to start, then reference with the luftwaffe losses.
I look forward to the article...

or are you just purely after figures and type ?
claimed or actual ?
for example

1 DO 217 damaged
1 JU-88 destroyed

Pm me if you wish

Cheers
Jerry

[Adriano Baumgartner]

JUHA,

Thanks for the information about the book! I will certainly try to find one out! May you have a nice week!
Yours
Adriano