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Whirlwind Fighter Project

The primary aim of the Whirlwind Fighter Project is to reproduce a single example of the Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 twin-engine single-seater fighter-bomber aircraft.It is intended that the project will result in a non-airworthy reproduction of the Westland Whirlwind, built to available original plans, with (where possible) original materials.

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Activities & Mission

The primary aim of the Whirlwind Fighter Project is to reproduce a single example of the Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 twin-engine single-seater fighter-bomber aircraft.It is intended that the project will result in a non-airworthy reproduction of the Westland Whirlwind, built to available original plans, with (where possible) original materials.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,674
Latest Expenditure
£5,762

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Whirlwind Fighter Project

What does Whirlwind Fighter Project do?

The primary aim of the Whirlwind Fighter Project is to reproduce a single example of the Westland Whirlwind Mk 1 twin-engine single-seater fighter-bomber aircraft.It is intended that the project will result in a non-airworthy reproduction of the Westland Whirlwind, built to available original plans, with (where possible) original materials.

When was Whirlwind Fighter Project registered as a charity?

Whirlwind Fighter Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2025 as charity number 1212316. It has been registered for 1 year.

Who runs Whirlwind Fighter Project?

Whirlwind Fighter Project is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Brocklehurst MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Whirlwind Fighter Project operate?

Whirlwind Fighter Project operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Whirlwind Fighter Project a registered charity?

Yes — Whirlwind Fighter Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1212316.

Details

Address
14 HIGHFIELD ROAD
BLACKROD
BOLTON
BL6 5BP
Registration Date
26 February 2025
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5246560
Charity Number
1212316

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Trustees

David Brocklehurst MBE Chair
Gunnar Olsen
Matthew Bearman
Michael Wynn Eastman
Peter Geoffrey Lancaster
Peter Smith
Robert Bowater

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30 July 2026
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