The story
North Sea
1 Blenheim reconnaissance plane, 18 Hampdens and 9 Wellingtons searched for German warships. The Blenheim photographed many ships north of Wilhelmshaven but the 2 bomber forces made no contact. There were no losses. The Blenheim was the first aircraft of the war to cross the German coast. It was Blenheim N6215, crewed by Flying Officer A. McPherson, Commander Thompson, R.N., and Corporal V. Arrowsmith.
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