Bristol Blenheim: The Fast Bomber That Fell Behind in WWII
Ah, the Bristol Blenheim—a plane that started as a businessman’s luxury speedster and ended up dodging (or failing to dodge) enemy fire in World War II. Designed initially as a high-speed transport for Lord Rothermere, a newspaper mogul with a penchant for cutting-edge aviation, this twin-engine marvel quickly caught the eye of Britain’s Air Ministry….