Thesaurus Term/Concept: WHITLEY

Identifier	111377
Class	AIRCRAFT TYPE
Status	Preferred
Index?	Yes
Scope Note	Twin-engined bomber. The Whitley was the first 'heavy' bomber to be built in quantity for the RAF and made the first bombing attack on Germany in May 1940. It was later used for convoy protection and reconnaissance.

Broader Terms/Concepts (3)

Context	Record
Monument Type	MEX1053453 Site of crashed Second World War British bomber, Aircraft BD668, Great Yeldham (Monument)
Monument Type	MEX1052263 Wreck of British aircraft, Whitley Mk. V Z6504, off Brightlingsea (Monument)