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Question for the blenheim and bolingbroke experts

Why is it that on some blenheim/bolingbrokes, the right hand side bombaimers window is plated over? Any ideas??

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By: skypilot62 - 17th March 2005 at 20:16

Could it possibly be for training (Navs in particular) aircrew whilst simulating instrument flying? We used to use removable plastic screens to cover the view outside, but our aircraft carry passengers the rest of the time. Perhaps a dedicated training aircraft had the viewing window permanently covered?

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By: Peter - 13th March 2005 at 14:13

A photo to help…

This aircraft has both windows over but the ones I am talking about usually only have the right side covered over. I know the ex- Harry Wherreat one that is now in Nanton also had the same thing….

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By: Andy in Beds - 12th March 2005 at 23:27

I have a feeling and I’m working completely without references here that Coastal Command might have had some Mk.IVs like that.
They would have been fighters I think–well, you know Mk.IVF’s.
Anyone???

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By: cas - 12th March 2005 at 23:22

it is possible that the bolly`s in question are ones on the gunnery training schools

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By: RobAnt - 12th March 2005 at 20:38

the right hand side bombaimers window is plated over?

The loo, perhaps?

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By: Nermal - 12th March 2005 at 17:51

Do you have any examples? – Nermal

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By: Peter - 12th March 2005 at 16:21

*bump*
C’mon guys anyone have a guess???

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