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Old 28th July 2020, 17:57
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Re: Sqn Ldr Reginald J Peacock - Blenhein Ace

Okay, think I've answered my own question to Andy by finally locating my copy of his book 'Coastal Dawn'. Here's a quick summary of the five claims by Peacock.

12-May-1940 1xBf109
Momentary pause in swirling dogfight, Peacock bounces a passing Bf109, claimed as a kill. (Rest of Blenheim flight badly mauled by Bf110s and Bf109s.)

27-Jun-1940 1xBf109, 1xBf109 damaged
Blenheims bounced by Bf109s. Peacock notes that Blenheims can turn inside Bf109s if they break at the right moment. Takes a snap-shot at passing Bf109s after turning inside each attack. Claims awarded for 1xBf109 destroyed and 1x damaged.

3.Aug-1940 1/3 x He115
Combined attack by 3 Blenheims results in He115 down.

11-Aug-1940 1/3 x Bf109
Recce by flight of 3 Blenheims. Bf109 downed by combined defensive fire by the 3 Blenheim turret gunners.

18-Aug-1940 1x Ju87
Intercepts Ju87s over Thorney Island during raid. Thinks he hit a Ju87 during dogfight. Subsequently awarded kill.


...geoff


(BTW, highly recommend 'Coastal Dawn', if interested in action of Coastal Command Blenheim fighter squadrons.)
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