Blenheim Squadrons of World War 2 cover

Description

Built in large numbers in the years leading up to World War II (1939-1945), Bristol's Blenheim saw use as both a fighter and bomber thanks to its high speed in relation to the biplane types it was then replacing. Aside from its work as the staple medium RAF bomber from 1939 through to 1942, Belnheims also served as pioneer radar-equipped nightfighters in 1940/41 and long-range patrol aircraft with Coastal Command. Obsolete in Europe by the end of 1940, the Belnheim continued to serve as a frontline bomber in North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Far East well into 1943.

Table of Contents

Genesis of the Blenheim/'Phoney War' and Blitzkrieg/On the Offensive/Fighter Command/Coastal Command/Middle East and Mediterranean/Blenheims East of Suez/Appendices

Product details

Published Jul 02 1998
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 106
ISBN 9781855327238
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 100 b/w; 40 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Combat Aircraft
Short code COM 5
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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