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michele-palermo

17th June 2008 16:19

Blenheim Wings

I'm trying to figure out to which Wings Blenheims Squadrons were assigned: North Africa between November 1941 and July 1942.
Thanks

Steve49

17th June 2008 17:43

Re: Blenheim Wings

At the time of operation Crusader (15th November 1941) the Desert Air Force had the following Blenheim Sqn's; 8, 11, 14, 45, 55, 84 and Lorraine.

From: Mediterranean Air War Volume 1

Regards,

Steve

michele-palermo

17th June 2008 18:07

Re: Blenheim Wings

Thanks Steve, but I also wanted to know if they they were assigned to some Wing. For example for some time 11 was assigned to 3 SAAF. This because some Sqn. Orbs are missing, so I'll look for Wings' orb.
Regards Michele

stefaan

17th June 2008 21:45

Re: Blenheim Wings

The only SAAF Blenheim sqdn at that time was 15 SAAF, part of 201 Naval Group, 235 Wing. Later under 253 Wing.
Stefaan

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