| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | K72** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-38 Whitley |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-38 Whitley |
| Aircraft Version: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-38 Whitley II |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Manchester - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGCC IATA: MAN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 20 March 1941 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 7639 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Whitley II is dropping paratroopers over Ringway whilst the Westland Lysander films the operation for the making of a propaganda film. Both aircraft belong to the Parachute Training Squadron of the based Central Landing School. Obtained from Manchester Airport over 40 years ago. This photo was added on 13 September 2017, and has since been viewed 262 times. |