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Stijn David

13th January 2013 18:54

Bristol Blenheim loss

Hello,

Can anyone ID the Bristol Blenheim loss from 04.12.1942 near Mateur? One German account notify's this loss.

Thanks in advance,

Leendert

14th January 2013 13:31

Re: Bristol Blenheim loss

Stijn,

Our RAF experts will have more details, but No. 18 Squadron lost several Blenheims/Bisleys that day.

Groet,

Leendert

Chris Goss

14th January 2013 14:04

Re: Bristol Blenheim loss

There were a number-this was the day that Wg Cdr Hugh Malcolm was killed and resulted in him being awarded the VC

Blenheim

14th January 2013 16:35

Re: Bristol Blenheim loss

On this day nine Blenheim Vs were lost although thirteen were claimed by the Luftwaffe. However, due to faulty aircraft recognition, most of the claims were for Bostons although no Bostons were involved.

The Blenheims were:
18 Squadron - BA790, BA795, BA796, BA802, BA820 and BA875.
614 Squadron - BA734, BA800 and BA869.

More information, including crew details, may be found in "Royal Air Force Bomber Losses in the Middle East and Mediterranean" by Gunby & Temple.

Stijn David

15th January 2013 12:13

Re: Bristol Blenheim loss

Hello,

Thank you all for the prompt and very informative reply's! Very intersting.

Cordial greetings

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