AIR FORCE BOMBERS
INGENIOUS CHANGES IN DESIGN SPEED GREATLY ENHANCED (British Official Wireless),, ■ . ' (United t*res!> Association) (By Electric relegrtph Copyright!. . RUGBY, Nov. 2., The speed and range of the fastest bomber yet in the service of the Royal Air Force have been greatly enhanced in a modified version of the Bristol Blenheim monoplane, which is in large production from three factories. Hundreds of these formidable craft have already been delivered to squadrons. The introduction of ingenious changes in design gives the new Blenheim a top speed* of 295 miles an hour—a speed outstanding in f bomber. This performance was obtained without sacrifice of the essential bombing requirements. Carry* ing a full military load, the modified Blenheim will fly non-stop 190 f miles. : ■
The plane will be on view at the Paris Aeronautical Exhibition which will be opened on Novembe: 25.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23648, 4 November 1938, Page 10
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