Blenheims: 601 Squadron

Amateur film taken from a Blenheim, showing Blenheim aircraft of 601 Squadron on the ground, taxiing, taking off and flying in formation over coastline before approaching to land over houses.

Amateur film shows a view from a Blenheim aircraft on the ground, with other Blenheims nearby and groundcrew sitting on the aircraft tails as engines are run up. The aircraft carry the YN code letters of 601 Squadron. The Blenheims taxi, take off, and are seen in air-to-air footage over the coast. Aircrew are seen in a Blenheim’s cockpit before the aircraft pass low over houses on approach to land.