goldrich

That's great - wouldn't have thought of looking there. Didn't know about that amazing reference source! Many thanks for your help. Richard

Hi, I’m looking for some help on the subject of the Blenheim IV’s that were in service with 5 AOS (Air Observer School) at RAF Jurby in the Isle of Man during the period from October 1941 to May 1942. Specifically, the unit code, any information on the colour scheme(s) adopted, armament, and any modifications to the standard mark IV. In case you’re wondering why, my dad did his navigation training at 5 AOS before transferring to 10 OTU as a Bomb Aimer. I’m aiming to build representations of the various aircraft types he flew in during his time in Bomber Command, getting as close as I can to specific serial numbers, unit codes and call signs where the information’s available. Unfortunately, Dad never saw his wartime flying log after he returned from POW camp, and didn’t find out until too late that it would still have been held by the RAF until the unclaimed ones were destroyed round about 1960. All I’ve been able to find for 5 AOS is the record of Z6350’s accident on 21 December 1941, but as that happened during Dad’s time at Jurby it would do for my Blenheim which would then serve as my tribute to the lost crew. Can anyone out there help at all? I realise that this might be a little obscure. Cheers, Richard