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Jamie McTrusty
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Posts on (mostly) Second World War aviation and naval history. See ALT text for picture credits and additional information!
No complete aircraft, but a few components and wreckage from crash sites, I think.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The GR Mk.V carried ASV radar and had a retractable Leigh Light under the rear fuselage to illuminate U-Boats at night. Many of these aircraft went straight into storage, but some were used operationally from late 1944. This aircraft was also under test at Boscombe Down.
📷 IWM HU 81251
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Warwick was originally intended to use Bristol Centaurus engines, but these only became available later in the war. They powered the GR Mk.II and Mk.V maritime patrol variants. This aircraft is pictured at Boscombe Down during testing in July 1944.
📷 IWM ATP 11818B
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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Warwick ASR Mk.I of 293 Squadron at Foggia, Italy, in spring 1945. When not carrying a lifeboat, Warwicks were instead equipped with two sets of Lindholme Gear, comprising a dinghy and containers housing spare clothing and survival supplies.
📷 IWM CNA 4201
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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Groundcrew wheeling a Mark II Lifeboat into position under a Warwick of 269 Squadron at Lagen airfield in the Azores. Designed by yachtsman Uffa Fox, the boats descended under parachutes and were equipped with both a sail and engines, as well as supplies.
📷 IWM CNA 125
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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The most important role fulfilled by Warwicks was Air Sea Rescue. ASR Mk. Is and Mk.IVs equipped 14 squadrons, most being able to carry airborne lifeboats. This aircraft is from 282 Squadron, based at St. Eval in Cornwall, and mounts a short Mark IA Lifeboat.
📷 IWM MH 5337
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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Warwick C.III of 525 Squadron at RAF Lyneham, 1943. The prominent underfuselage pannier could carry over 6,000lb of cargo, while the cabin could seat up to 24 passengers, or 10 in a ‘VIP’ configuration.
📷 IWM CH 18213
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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Warwick C.1 transport, 1943. This aircraft was one of 14 B.I airframes converted for use by BOAC on a mail service to British forces in North Africa and the Mediterranean from February 1943. In early 1944 the transports reverted to the RAF.
📷 IWM E(MOS) 1315
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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The first production Warwick B.I at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, for flight testing in May 1942. Though it’s carrying RAF night bomber camouflage, it was already clear that the Warwick wouldn’t serve in this role.
📷 IWM ATP 10884C
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November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It’s not out just yet, and I doubt I can justify the £350 price tag, but we wants it, yes, we wants the preciousss…
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Apart from the missed chance to land it, can’t believe it managed to fly for so long in that condition, even given the co-ax rotors.
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A triumph of hope over experience, as the saying goes…
November 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM