ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 269106
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| Date: | Thursday 20 February 1941 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bristol Blenheim Mk I |
| Owner/operator: | 211 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | L8542 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | RAF Paramythia -
 Greece
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Paramythia, Greece |
| RAF Paramythia |
Blenheim L8542: Took off for on the large Berat raid. 20/02/1941
Although well escorted, the formations were attacked by Fiat G50s and L8542 was badly damaged, for which the Hurricanes soon wreaked revenge. Cox was able to nurse their aircraft back to Paramythia and land safely it was abandoned either there or at Menidi on withdrawal in May 1941.
Crew:
P/O (84989) John Christopher “Pip” COX DFC (pilot) RAFVR: Ok
Sgt (749518) William B. " Bill" STACK (Obs.) RAFVR: OK
Sgt ???? MARTIN (WOp/AG) RAF: Ok
Sources:
1.Blenheim production list
2.ORB 211 Sqdn RAF
3.CWGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Oct-2021 13:29 | TB | Added |
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