Blenheim Z5753 or Z6244 404 Sqdn 19Oct41

[andy bird]

Originally Posted by Martin Gleeson

Hello Andy,

The F.78 for Z5753 shows no other unit or movement after 404 Squadron. On page 2 under the 'Extent of Damage' column is '19.10.41 F.B.' and several more letters which I cannot make out. Below that is '1.11.41 SOC' by authority of 404 Squadron.

The F.78 for Z6244 only has page 1 on the microfilm reel unfortunately. Again somewhat hard to read but it may have gone for repair in November 1941. This has 'Cancelled' and 'Recat. A' written across that entry, followed by another repair organisation in December 1941. It must have survived because it went to the Fleet Air Arm in November 1942 and was still with them two years later (Lee-on-Solent).
The last details from 'FAA AIRCRAFT 1939-1945' by Ray Sturtivant and Mick Burrow.


Regards,

Martin Gleeson.

Much appreciated Martin for clearing this up.
Best regards
Andy B.