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Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle

1941 WORLD WAR 2

History of Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle

Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle became one of those aircraft designs that evolved into the originally intended role. The system evolved from an earlier Bristol-designed reconnaissance platform that went nowhere and was further developed into a bomber by Armstrong Whitworth. When Albemarle's classification failed, the system was relegated to a specialized transport and glider tug, involved in some of the major offensives and invasions of World War II.

The Albemarle is widely regarded as the most unpleasant aircraft ever built, but was an integral part of the British war effort.

The Albemarle appeared as a prototype as early as 1939, and it wasn't until 1941 that production sent early examples to front-line troops. The system failed to position itself as a dedicated bomber for the first 42 systems delivered, with many systems being converted to transport roles. The structure is a mix of wood and metal, with a simple body and heavy glass nose. The twin engines are mounted along a center-wing monoplane layout. A separate manually operated turret is mounted in the back/center position of the fuselage and can be fitted with 2 x or 4 x 7.7mm machine guns as required.

Two rudder fins were used in the stern area. Power comes from 2 x Bristol Hercules XI series, 14-cylinder radial piston engines, each capable of producing up to 1,590 hp.

A unique feature of the Albermarle design was the use of a three-wheeled landing gear system, which no other British production aircraft had used before.

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Albemarle was involved in the invasion of Sicily, and she was used to pull the support glider into action. In addition, the system was involved in the upcoming invasion landing on June D, 1944 (again towed as a glider), and served with the airborne troops during the airdrop over Arnhem - Arnhem was the third bridge connecting the three main bridges. one of the main locations. British General Bernard Law Montgomery Control - Achieve "A Bridge Too Far" campaign to end the war by Christmas.

In the end, Albemarle plays a subtle distinction in its less glamorous but ultimately harmful transport/utility role, which was never meant for older girls.