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Re: Blemheim loss, 39 Sqdn, 29/06/1940, East Africa
24 June 1940.
Blenheim Mk I L4920 39 Squadron. Failed To Return. Damaged by CR.42 in raid on Diredawe; force landed in Somalia; P/O. D. Hunter (Pilot) and Sgt R. Ellis (Obs) Injured, rescued by Somali Field Force; LAC R. Olley (Wop/Ag) died of his injuries, commemorated on Alamein Memorial.
'The Bristol Blenheim A complete History' - Graham Warner.
Regards
Peter.
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