Product Description

The Bristol Blenheim was the result of a speculative private venture, rather than a design built to a specific Air Ministry request. First flown in 1935 its impressive performance led to a large production run. It was the Blenheim that performed the first recce and bomber raids on Germany at the beginning of the war. It continued in front-line service in Africa and the Far East well into 1943. This volume on the Bristol Blenheim includes interviews with aircrews, unit histories and describes the tactics used in combat with Blenheims. Scale drawings of the fighter and bomber variants are presented and there is a section on uniforms as worn by Blenheim aircrew.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #604727 in Books
• Published on: 1998-07-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 104 pages

Customer Reviews

A welcome and most useful addition to Blenheim history
Despite their small format, the Osprey series commonly present thorough and authoritative coverage of their subjects. This is no exception, with a clear discussion of the Blenheim's beginnings and a dispassionate discussion of the difficulties faced by a lightly armed day-bomber perhaps 3 years beyond it's time. A valuable addition to Blenheim history, with many photos and fine colour drawings. Those who like Reference lists and Bibliographies must find their sources embedded in the text.