The Bristol Blenheim

The Bristol Blenheim was originally built as a civilian plane. In early 1934, Lord Rothermere, owner of the Daily Mail newspaper, challenged the British aviation industry to build a high-spe... Read allThe Bristol Blenheim was originally built as a civilian plane. In early 1934, Lord Rothermere, owner of the Daily Mail newspaper, challenged the British aviation industry to build a high-speed aircraft capable of carrying six passengers and two crew members - he referred to the a... Read allThe Bristol Blenheim was originally built as a civilian plane. In early 1934, Lord Rothermere, owner of the Daily Mail newspaper, challenged the British aviation industry to build a high-speed aircraft capable of carrying six passengers and two crew members - he referred to the ambition as seeking "the fastest commercial aeroplane in Europe, if not the world". When it... Read all