Matthew Bearman

Matthew's Recreating a Westland Whirlwind fighter from WWII.

Fundraising for Whirlwind Fighter project
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Whirlwind Fighter project

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We The Whirlwind Fighter Project aim to reproduce a Westland Whirlwind Fighter.

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Although times are hard, we should never forget. As a memorial to the men who gave their lives flying these aircraft, as well as recreating an extinct icon of aviation history, we are building a Westland Whirlwind fighter from World War II accurately and precisely down to the last rivet - for display at the Kent Battle of Britain museum, for public education. 

It is funded entirely by donations, and we are doing it phase by phase. The cockpit is nearly complete, the rear fuselage is underway - but the funds we have don't go further than that. This appeal is for phase three - the distinctive 'T' tail  that says 'Whirlwind' to those who know, and which will make for a striking exhibit for everyone else - returning the Whirlwind from extinction and rescuing it from obscurity. 



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Whirlwind Fighter project

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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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£280.00
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£280.00
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