Thesaurus Term/Concept: WHITLEY
Identifier | 111377 |
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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 |
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Monument Type | MHG30818 Aircraft crash site, Scaraben (Monument) |