Westland Whirlwind Whirling in my brain

[jcf]

Wallaby, Sopwith.
Warrior, Republic P-44.

Lightning: Lockheed P-38
Lightning: English Electric
Lightning: Lockheed Martin F-35

Still happened though...

True but those are all from different eras, the P-44 and the possible critter under discussion would be contemporaries.

I have this book, the main part is an alphabetical listing by manufacturer/builder with company designations and name, if applicable. It also has an index of names. Any name used multiple times lists all of the companies, or individuals who used that name. It's an interesting reference.

[Rick Lowe]

It does look interesting.

[Weaver]

I have this book, the main part is an alphabetical listing by manufacturer/builder with company designations and name, if applicable. It also has an index of names. Any name used multiple times lists all of the companies, or individuals who used that name. It's an interesting reference.

Nice - that looks like a very useful reference.

Here's one that I recommend: World encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers by Bill Gunston. Basically a potted history of EVERYONE who's ever made a plane. Surprisingly good linear read as well as a dip-in reference book too:

[Weaver]

Wallaby, Sopwith.
Warrior, Republic P-44.

Not saying that's wrong, given your authoritative reference book, but every source I can find online (caveats, caveats...) states that the XP-44 was given the official USAAF designation "P-44 Rocket". Even if "Warrior" was in use as an unofficial company designation, that official designation might lead Westland to conclude, not unreasonably, that "Warrior" was free. In any event, the P-44 was cancelled fairly quickly, without even a prototype being built, because it was overtaken by the P-47.

[Old Wombat]

Westland Warlock
Westland Wallaby
Westland Waltzer
Westland Wanderer
Westland Warhorse
Westland Warlord
Westland Warrior
Westland Warthog
Westland Watchman
Westland Waxwing
Westland Wayfarer
Westland Wayland

You forgot ...

Westland Wombat


Hey, if a bleedin' pig & a skippy can get on a list for an aircraft, why not?   

[jcf]

Wallaby, Sopwith.
Warrior, Republic P-44.

Not saying that's wrong, given your authoritative reference book, but every source I can find online (caveats, caveats...) states that the XP-44 was given the official USAAF designation "P-44 Rocket". Even if "Warrior" was in use as an unofficial company designation, that official designation might lead Westland to conclude, not unreasonably, that "Warrior" was free. In any event, the P-44 was cancelled fairly quickly, without even a prototype being built, because it was overtaken by the P-47.

Warrior was evidently used in reference to the R-2800 powered production version of the P-44.

[zenrat]

Westland Whiffler?

[Weaver]

Westland Warlock
Westland Wallaby
Westland Waltzer
Westland Wanderer
Westland Warhorse
Westland Warlord
Westland Warrior
Westland Warthog
Westland Watchman
Westland Waxwing
Westland Wayfarer
Westland Wayland

You forgot ...

Westland Wombat


Hey, if a bleedin' pig & a skippy can get on a list for an aircraft, why not?   

That was just the WAs...

[Old Wombat]

Westland Warlock
Westland Wallaby
Westland Waltzer
Westland Wanderer
Westland Warhorse
Westland Warlord
Westland Warrior
Westland Warthog
Westland Watchman
Westland Waxwing
Westland Wayfarer
Westland Wayland

You forgot ...

Westland Wombat


Hey, if a bleedin' pig & a skippy can get on a list for an aircraft, why not?   

That was just the WAs...

Well, in that case, you're forgiven.   

[Rick Lowe]

Westland Waffler?

[chrisonord]

You have forgotten about the obvious one.
Westland Westland. 

[kitbasher]

Westland Wizard?

[Rheged]

Westland Wizard?

Westland Warlock,  Witch,  etc.     And the most unlikely of the lot.............the Westland Whitehall.

[PR19_Kit]

You have forgotten about the obvious one.
Westland Westland. 

History hasn't done well for aircraft with such names usually, the Blackburn Blackburn being the classic example.

It has to be THE leading contender in the 'World's Ugliest Aeroplane' stakes! 

[jcf]

You have forgotten about the obvious one.
Westland Westland. 

Which was so ugly that the FAA turned it down and purchased the Blackburn Blackburn instead.