Comments by "Neil of Longbeck" (@neiloflongbeck5705) on "The Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle; Wooden Nonwonder" video.

Offence taken.
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Err, not according to Tony Buttler in Chapter 5 of British Secret Projects - Fighters and Bombers 1935-1950. The Armstrong-Whitworth AW.41 was not based on the Bristol Type 155, which came in 2 versions, a conventional tail-dragger and one with a tricycle undercarriage, but all their own work. The original specifi action they were built to was the B.9/38 but after mock up conferences 2 new specification were issued B.17/38 for the Bristol Type 155 and B.18/38 for the Armstrong-Whitworth AW.41 with a minimum cruise speed of 250mph and a bombload of 4,000lb an increase from the original specification of 1,500.bbombload.
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@offshoretomorrow3346 it was formed in 1934 a result of the purchase by Hawker Aircraft of the companies of J. D. Siddeley, the automotive and engine builder Armstoong-Siddeley and the aircraft manufacturer Armstrong-Whitworth Aircraft. At this time, Hawker Siddeley also acquired Avro, Gloster and Air Training Services. The constituent companies continued to produce their own aircraft designs under their own name as well as sharing manufacturing work throughout the group. A fact a post-war government chose to ignore in order to reduce the number of companies.
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Something positive about the Botha for you: the Botha made the Battle look good.
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@chrishartley4553 that was part of the joke. I'd explain it, but like the new roof, it would go over your head.
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@user-do5zk6jh1k when the Air Ministry issues the original specifications (B.9/38) they approached three companies de Havilland, Armstrong-Whitworth and Bristol. De Havilland declined to present a proposal.
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