Armstrong Whitworth Whitley

The Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley was a Britain twin-engine, front line medium bomber types in service with the Royal Air Force at the outbreak of the Second World War. It remained an integral part of the early British bomber offensive until the introduction of four-engined "heavies". Its front line service included performing maritime reconnaissance duties with Coastal Command, while also being employed in the second line roles of glider-tug, trainer and transport aircraft.

The aircraft was named after Whitley, a suburb of Coventry where one of Armstrong Whitworth's plants was located.

A.W.38 Whitley in The War That Came Early
The Whitley was used by the RAF to bomb German cities and airfields. The Whitley's carried more bombs than any other British bomber, and could take a lot of punishment. Hans Rudel pitied the men who had to fly them because he would never want to fly one himself, especially during the day time.