Re: Blenhiem P4827
 

Thanks Peter

I have been on a conference for a few days and have returned a couple of pounds heavier. (can't understand why there has to be so much food, so many coffee brakes - including pastries, and why on earth I cannot resist to eat the stuff...:mad:).

Very nice to of you to check the files for us so at least I can correct previous reports. I suppose a very good reason why I belong to a Group where the pros meet the cons.... :)

Cheers
Stig

Re: Blenhiem P4827
 

I am the Nephew of LAC Maddox and understandably this discussion caught my interest. Unfortunately I cannot confirm which aircraft my Uncle was in on the day he was shot down.
It is my understanding that due to heavy losses 114 and 139 squadrons, both of RAF Wyton, were effectively merged and could easily have led to the confusion uncovered here.
Could anybody enlighten me as to access - if any - between the gunner's turret and the cockpit on the Blenheim? My understanding is that the order to bale out was given but there was no response from my Uncle. Unfortunately his identification tag was never found.