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G. Warrener

28th June 2005 00:21

Blenheim IV movement

Hello

Does anyone have knowledge of the last Sqdn. to which Blenheim IV L9246 was allocated in France 1940?

Thanks in advance for any gen.
Graham W.

Jim Oxley

28th June 2005 02:43

Re: Blenheim IV movement

In 'Blenheim Strike' by Theo Boiten it's listed as belonging to 57 Squadron. On 10.5.40 it took off at 15.30hrs from Rosieres-en-Santerre for a Recce south of Hertogenbosch.

It was damaged by ground fire, the pilot and WOp/AG both wounded. It returned to base but was abandoned there when the Sqn withdrew to Poix on 17 May.

G. Warrener

28th June 2005 22:24

Re: Blenheim IV movement

Thank you Jim. I have a photo of this kite - lacking any squadron codes with an BF109 in the adjacent dispersal.

Clearly a case of a book to few ! ;+(

Graham

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