The Bristol Blenheim was a light bomber, developed for the Royal Air Force in the mid 1930s. The Blenheim Mk.I entered service with the RAF in 1937 and was used extensively during the first two years of the Second World War.
The Mk.I was replaced by the Mk.IV, with an extended nose, more powerful engines and increased defensive armament.
The Blenheim Mk.I was also purchased by Finland, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Yugoslavia. Captured Yugoslav aircraft were later operated by Croatia with others passed on the Romania.
30 Squadron Bristol Blenheim Mk.I K7179 with personnel fueling from tins30 Squadron Bristol Blenheim Mk.I K7179The Commanding Officer of No. 211 Sqn Squadron Leader J R Gordon-Finlayson, and his crew in a Bristol Blenheim Mk I at Menidi/Tatoi, Greece 24 November 1941Bristol Blenheim Mk. I L6670 UQ-R, of No. 211 Sqn RAF preparing to taxi at Menidi Tatoi, GreeceBristol Blenheim Mk. I L1434 of No. 211 Sqn RAF undergoing an engine service at Paramythia, GreeceBristol Blenheim Mk. I L1348 disarmed reconnaissance variantBristol Blenheim Mk. I L1295Bristol Blenheim Mk. I L1255 of 787 Sqn Fleet Air ArmBristol Blenheim Mk. I L1131Bristol Blenheim Mk. I K7040 K7041 and K7045 of 114 Sqn 1937Bristol Blenheim Mk. I K7037 of 90 Sqn in 1938Bristol Blenheim Mk. I K7033Bristol Blenheim Mk. I 114 Sqn 1937Bristol Blenheim Mk. I of 18 SqnBristol Blenheim Mk. I L6655 in Aden pre-warBristol Blenheim Mk Is of 84 Sqn RAF lined up at Shaibah, IraqBristol Blenheim Mk.IAn aircrew officer of 30 Squadron checks the bomb load on a Light Series Carrier fitted underneath a Bristol Blenheim Mk I at Eleusis, GreeceThe Vickers K gun in the turret of a Bristol Blenheim Mk I at Menidi/Tatoi, Greece, November 1940Access to the Bristol Blenheim Mk.I dorsal turretBristol Blenheim Mk.I dorsal turretBristol Blenheim Mk.I cockpitBristol Blenheim Mk.I cockpitBristol Blenheim Mk.I under constructionBristol Blenheim Mk.I under constructionFairey Battles and Bristol Blenheims being used for maintenance instruction at No. 2 School of Technical Training
