Tweener Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I've just spotted this pic on another forum while doing some 'research' for a kit that I definitely didn't pick up after promising myself not to buy anything new... To my eye, it looks like the underside has a few different colors - perhaps reflecting touch-ups over time or replaced panels? There's also (de-icing?) on the leading edges which I don't think I've seen before on a Whitley. But of course, what really catches my eye are the canisters. I read a few weeks ago about some variety of an experimental rear-facing launcher for depth charges - could this be those? Like I said - just research. Thanks all, Tweener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJP Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Profile 153 The Armstrong Whitworth Whitley by Philip JR Moyes published in 1967 has a photograph as well, starboard side from below. The caption reads "Mk. V T4149 with underwing RATOG containers; used by R.A.E., Farnborough." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303sqn Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/raf/whitley/whitley-v-t4149-with-rocket-containers-sep43/ and the next photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut22 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 IIRC there are 32 separate solid fuel rockets in each pod. The same pods were also trialled on the Horsa and Hamilcar gliders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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