Watching the water

摘要

In the early days of World War Two, the Whitley played a prominent role in operations with the RAF's Bomber Command. As technology advanced, the need for heavier, faster and better armed aircraft soon relegated the Armstrong Whitworth type to other roles. While some became trainers or troop transports and others were earmarked for use as glider tugs, a handful of Mk.Vs were employed by the RAF's Coastal Command from November 1940. Several of the subsequent Mk.Ⅶs remained in service until June 1943 and were among the last Whitleys to undertake frontline duties.