Westland Whirlwind (twin engined fighter) in the USA
On behalf of a chum who is researching the Whirlwind history.
A Westland Whirlwind (the twin engined fighter, not the helicopter) serial number P6994 was shipped to the USA in 1942. The exact reason for sending the Whirlwind is unknown.
It is believed that the aircraft was flown by Peter Twiss whilst it was in the USA and that it was flown to Paxutent River for evaluation and was also flown to the Grumman plant. It is said that one or perhaps both of the RR Peregrine engines ended up as the motive power for a US Navy person's powerboat, indicating that the aircraft was dismantled or had met with an accident.
Anyone out there have any more information about any of this? Are there any Whirlwind artefacts over there in the US of A?
All information gratefully received.
Best wishes,
Chris Royle