The fourth title in the "Airframe Album" series provides an excellent contrast to the previous three titles and is a perfect addition for the 1:48 "Trumpeter" kit. Contents include: A wealth of historical and modern photographs; detailed study of the structure, equipment and armament used; period diagrams, data from flight manuals and spare parts catalogues; isometric views of all prototype and production airframes by Wojtek Sankowski; colour profiles and concise camouflage and marking notes by Richard J. Caruana; walkaround images of preserved examples; lists of all "Whirlwind" kits, accessories and decals produced in all scales.
Contents: a large number of contemporary and current photographs; detailed examination of the aircraft's structure, equipment and armament; diagrams and technical data from contemporary aircraft manuals and spare parts catalogues; isometric views of all prototypes and production aircraft by Wojtek Sankowski; colour profiles and information on paint schemes and markings by Richard J. Caruana; walkaround photos of surviving aircraft; list of all "Whirlwind" kits, including decals and decal kits, produced in all scales; 1:48 scale sketches.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Franks, Richard A.
Title
The Westland Whirlwind. A Detailed Guide to the RAF's Twin-engine Fighter
Details
2nd extended edition. English text, many bw- and colour photos, colour profiles, scale drawings, large format. 98 pages.