Bristol BlenheimFirst manufactured in 1937, the Bristol Blenheim was the backbone of RAF Bomber Command at the outbreak of World War II. As such, it fell to the Blenheim to make the first reconnaissance and bombing raids into Germany at the start of hostilities. The long-range bomber would go on to serve in every theater of the war and in every RAF command. The author explains the central role of the Blenheim, from-its development and production in Canada and England to its trustworthy service around the globe. The story is illustrated with 200 rare black-and-white photographs. |
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Foreword by Wing Commander Hugh George DFC Chairman of the Blenheim Society | 7 |
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OF THE LOW COUNTRIES AND FRANCE MAYJUNE 1940 | 42 |
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