[afcbsimon]

Hi All,

I have extensive records regarding 30 Squadron's Blenheim years and I was also involved in the book Blenheims Over Greece & Crete.

Unfortunately it seems that the date of the raid in this book has been mistaken as the raid definitely took place on 6th November 1940.

Aircraft involved were......

L6672 - Pilot: S/L Shannon - Observer: Sgt Gair - Wop/Ag: Sgt Fox
K7098 - Pilot: F/O Walker - Observer: Sgt Branch - Wop/Ag: Sgt Horner
L8462 - Pilot: Sgt Ratlidge - Observer: Sgt Walker - Wop/Ag: Sgt Merifield

L8462 was the only aircraft to sustain damage with 2 bullet holes in the fuselage. The aircraft was repaired in the unit and was back flying again on the 10th November.

Sgt John Merifield was the only casualty from this raid and he was buried on 7th November.

Hope this info helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Regards,
Simon