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	MHG30818 Aircraft crash site, Scaraben (Monument)