Blenheim R3912 April 08 update
Dear Blenheim fans, just thought i would keep you updated on progress from the above project.
This week volunteers from the Kembal based Bristol Aero collection came down to Somerset to pick up various large pieces of R3912 which included: One complete undercarrage assembly, crankcase with Pistons, a complete engine cylnder assembly, outer spar attatchment booms, prop hub and blade.
These parts will be made into a memorial display for R3912 and all Blenheim crews who lost their lives whilst flying these machines.
Today, “Blenheim Bill” Morgan and collegue Dave have been sifting through all the remaining wreckage searching for parts and brackets which either will fit with restoration or will provide patterns for the reconstruction of their Bollingbroke project also with the BAC at Kembal.
We recently had some mail from a relative of SGT Gilbert McBoyle who sadly perished on R3912, she was researching her family tree and came across her relatives name on a Google search. She was very pleased to learn via Simon Parrys website the full story of what had happened, apparently the family new very little. Another thanks to the team who helped a family unravel their sad loss. This recovery is also carried on the new Rememberance Society website: Melvin you still owe me Money!!!!!!
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