Completed Armstrong Whitworth Albemarles awaiting delivery at Brockworth. The type was first used operationally by Nos 296 and 297 Sqns, during the invasion of Sicily on the night of July 9-10, 1943, when glider-borne troops were towed in Airspeed Horsas by Albemarles and Halifaxes taking part in Operation Husky.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle / A.W.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

The two Albemarle prototypes, P1360 and P1361, the latter seen here, were constructed at Hamble in the Air Service Training Shops. Production aircraft were assembled at Brockworth by A. W. Hawksley Ltd.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle / A.W.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

The two Albemarle prototypes, P1360 and P1361, the latter seen here, were constructed at Hamble in the Air Service Training Shops. Production aircraft were assembled at Brockworth by A. W. Hawksley Ltd.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle / A.W.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

The second prototype Albemarle, P1361, first flew on April 20, 1941. Note the small “bumper” tail wheel. Deliveries of production aircraft, assembled at Brockworth, began in September 1941.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle / A.W.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

P1361, the second prototype Albemarle, taken in April 1941. Note the small "bumper" tailwheel fitted to what was to be the first operational British aircraft to have a tricycle undercarriage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle / A.W.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Further view of the second prototype Albemarle. The design originated as the Bristol 155 and the Albemarle’s nose bore a marked resemblance to that of the Bristol Blenheim IV.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle / A.W.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Further view of the second prototype Albemarle. The design originated as the Bristol 155 and the Albemarle’s nose bore a marked resemblance to that of the Bristol Blenheim IV.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle / A.W.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

P1361, the second prototype Albemarle, taken in April 1941. Note the small "bumper" tailwheel fitted to what was to be the first operational British aircraft to have a tricycle undercarriage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle / A.W.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940