Bristol Blenheim I Tikkakoski, Jyväskylä Finland

FAF PLeLv code BL-140 18.08 1943

The left engine stopped during take off. Toivo Parikka.
Lt.Jorma Väänänen. Esko Kaartinen lost their lives in the crash.

Restored Blenheim Mk IV (BL-200) on display at Finnish Air Force Museum in Tikkakoski.

The Blenheim was the most important bomber type of the Finnish Air Force during the war. It was also used for photo reconnaissance.

© kjell sørensen 2009
© hannu valtonen
© linzee druce 2009