Blenheim MkIV L4842 TE-K.zip 2024-06-19

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Bristol Blenheim MkIV L4842 TE-K, No 53 Sqn RAF, Odiham, early 1939.

No.55 Squadron formed at Odiham in January 1939 as the first unit equipped with the Blenheim MkIV. This aircraft, flight tested at Filton on 29th May 1939, was issued to 53 Sqn, which was part of Army Cooperation Command, for use in the strategic reconnaissance role. The squadron was sent to France with the Air Component of the BEF, and fought in the Battle of France.

L4842 was lost in action on 17th May 1940 near...

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