SS Thistlegorm sunk in 1941 contains a number of aircraft parts (see below). There is evidence to confirm that the parts shown below are all Blenheim light bomber parts.

Part of the cowling from one of engines on a Blenheim light bomber. Located in No 1 hold.

Tail planes of Blenheim on SS Thistlegorm, taken by Steve Cain. Just visible is a Trolley Accumulator lying under the wings, with the plug just visible.

Many thanks to the Aircraft Restoration Company engineers who helped me with these identifications, especially Colin, Mike and Smudge.

Westland Lysander
Blenheim Bomber
RAF Trolley Acculmulator
Bristol Mercury engine

There are no air worthy Blenheim bombers anywhere in the world. The aircraft that is closest to flight is in the caring hands of the Aircraft Restoration Company based in Duxford, UK.

Rare colour photograph of a Blenheim taken during WWII

Tail plane of the Duxford Blenheim undergoing a rebuild, taken in July 2007.

Views of stack of Blenheim Exhaust Rings showing two exhaust pipes and eighteen vents - for a nine cylinder Bristol Mercury.