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Old 24th October 2017, 05:03
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Greek or RAF Blenheim ?

Hello,
Is this Blenheim a Greek or RAF aircraft ?
Can anyone make out the lettering beneath the cockpit ?
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Old 24th October 2017, 07:44
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Re: Greek or RAF Blenheim ?

The lettering that I can see below the cockpit reads "MERCURY". The aircraft in the background is an engineless PZL P24.

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Old 24th October 2017, 07:49
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Re: Greek or RAF Blenheim ?

Hi Alex,

I think it is 'mercury'

my guess a/c ' M '

next guess

raf a/c
purely as i havent seen photos of the greek blenheims with that type of filter box
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Old 24th October 2017, 13:24
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Re: Greek or RAF Blenheim ?

Hello,
Thank you both, that does then make it an RAF aircraft rather than a Greek one.
A/c "M", named "Mercury".
Any idea's as to Squadron or serial number ?
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Old 24th October 2017, 13:50
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Re: Greek or RAF Blenheim ?

211 Sqn. Several aircraft of this squadron bore individual names, not necessarily related to the letter in their squadron code. The place is most likely Paramythia
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Old 24th October 2017, 19:44
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Re: Greek or RAF Blenheim ?

THANKS Gents for the replies. Details were most welcomed.
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