Blenheim loss 5 July 1941

[Greg S.]

Hi,

I'm looking for information of Blenheim loss on 5 July 1941 near Ostend. There were 6 Blenheims attacked 3 M/Vs and 4 "E"Boats. One of them was shot down by flak.

Thanx in advance

[wwrsimon]

Hi Greg

Are you sure the date is correct? I can't find anything in Chorley's Bomber Command Losses 1941 volume, nor in Ross McNeill's Coastal Command Losses Volume 1 for that date.

Of course someone else may know more...

Regards

Simon

[Greg S.]

Hi Simon,

I got this information from NA AIR 16/235 (Fighter Command intelligence summary No 217-301 1941 Jan. 1941 Dec.), p. 234. I was interesting in is it correct.

Thanx for answer

[Larry]

On the other had could it be the Blenhein IV N3524 from 235 Sqn Coastal Command coded LA-O to which the records refer - even if it was off Norway

[Greg S.]

Hi Larry,

I was asking because I'd like to compare this information with Chronicle of 306 Sqn. which protected Blenheims off Ostend those day. There is an information about attack of 3 Me 109s which damaged one bomber. No infos about destroying Blenheim by flak in this Chronicle.

Thanx for answer

[Leendert]

Not sure if related, but Sgt John Brown of 59 Squadron (flying Blenheims at that time, I believe) is buried at Ostend. Different date however: 7 July 1941.

Regards,

Leendert