During development the Wyvern killed three test pilots, Penrose almost became the fourth to succumb to this potentially lethal beast.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Wyvern - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1946

Penrose’s bursts of crazy flying in Widgeon G-AAGH will never be forgotten by those who watched his hilarious performances.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Widgeon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924

Penrose made the first flight of the Westland Whirlwind in October 1938.
The Westland Whirlwind was designed to Air Ministry Specification F.37/35, issued in February 1936, for a cannon-armed single-seat day- and night-fighter predominantly for home defence, and had speed and fierce firepower at the heart of its design; the four 20mm cannon in the nose were for knocking down unescorted bombers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Whirlwind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

Harald Penrose seated in the cockpit of the twin-engined Westland Whirlwind (Welkin ???) fighter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Welkin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Using the same configuration as the Whirlwind, the Welkin was too late to see war service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Welkin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The Pterodactyl Mk IV, K1947, was initially flight-tested by L. G. Paget but development flying was continued by Penrose and F. J. Brunton.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland-Hill Pterodactyl IV - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931