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Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Bristol Blenheim 1F Night Fighter RAF 29 Squadron AA38402

Sale price£75.00 GBP

Limited Edition
1320 of 1800
Pieces Worldwide
Description

Though largely replaced by the Mk IV in front-line bomber roles by WWII’s start, the Bristol Blenheim Mk I found new purpose. Around 200 were converted into Mk IF night fighters, fitted with AI radar and a ventral gun pack of four forward-firing .303s. These aircraft scored the first AI-assisted aerial victory on 2–3 July 1940. Blenheim L1327, operating from RAF Digby in mid-1940, was typical of these early night fighters—visually similar to standard bombers, with black paint schemes not adopted until later that year.

 

Description

Though largely replaced by the Mk IV in front-line bomber roles by WWII’s start, the Bristol Blenheim Mk I found new purpose. Around 200 were converted into Mk IF night fighters, fitted with AI radar and a ventral gun pack of four forward-firing .303s. These aircraft scored the first AI-assisted aerial victory on 2–3 July 1940. Blenheim L1327, operating from RAF Digby in mid-1940, was typical of these early night fighters—visually similar to standard bombers, with black paint schemes not adopted until later that year.