Raising funds for our Whirlwind Canopy

We are looking for your help to raise funds to shape a canopy for our Whirlwind Fighter. This will be the only one in the world so join our campaign and help us to replace a forgotten RAF WW2 Aircraft.

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It is intended that the project will result in a non-airworthy reproduction of the Westland Whirlwind, built to available original plans, with (where possible) original materials. The reproduction will use whatever original structure, parts, including engines, undercarriage and (deactivated / replica) armament, as are currently available. The intention is to produce a reproduction aircraft which is indistinguishable from an aircraft in Squadron service during the Second World War.

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Having now completed the construction of the cockpit section, and the forward armament we now need to get the canopy fitted.

A comment below by Tom Eeles, son of Squadron Leader Henry Eeles who commanded 263 Squadron.

"I have been watching progress with the build with great interest. It really is coming together now and recognisable as a Whirlwind. Very well done to all involved. I bet Westlands never imagined a Whirlwind could be built in a private workshop !"

Best wishes Tom Eeles

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