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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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