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The Westland Whirlwind is the British built version of the Sikorsky S-55/H-19 Chickasaw

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based at RAF Lossiemouth

In 1972 the Phantom replaced the Sea Vixen

Whirlwind Fighter - Sweat Shirt Colour:Black The Westland Whirlwind is theWestland Whirlwind The Whirlwind entered service with the Royal Air Force as a heavy fighter in 1940. It was the most heavily armed and fastest fighters at the time and was used for ground attack missions over France, being particularly good at destroying locomotives. Due to engine and manufacturing problems the aircraft was replaced by the Hawker Typhoon in 1943.