[Armstrong Whitworth A.W.41 Albemarle aircraft in flight]

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Identifier2008-03-31_image_072SourceThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers (2008-03-31), Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle Prints FolderSeries2008-03-31, Series I-ACreatorReal Photographs Co. Ltd.DescriptionPhotographic postcard of a Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A.W.41 Albemarle aircraft (partial tail number [?]1599) in flight, circa 1940s. Specification information is printed on verso.

Typed caption: "A.W. 41 Armong Whitworth 'Albermarle.'"

Typed caption on verso: "First built as a reconnaissance bomber to Air Ministry specification B.18/38 and later converted to Paratrooping and Glider Towing. Used extensively during operations, from the attack on Sicily until the end of hostilities. First British Aircraft supplied to the R.A.F. with tricycle undercarriage."

Typed on verso: "With the compliments of Sir. W. G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd. Coventry, England. Printed and published by Real Photographs Co. Ltd., [address in Liverpool, England]."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectWorld War, 1939-1945Great Britain. Royal Air ForceAirplanes, MilitaryArmstrong Whitworth A.W.41 AlbemarleOriginal Formatphotographic printsphotographic postcardsBibliographic CitationThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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