I wondered when it was mentioned about the Blenheim in the "Best Bomber" thread if there would be a mention of the Bolingbroke................
The Duxford "Blenheim" is actually a Bolingbroke.
Bolingbroke/Blenheim Mk.IV, R3821/G-BPIV
RCAF 10201 served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 18th May 1943 until 15th May 1946. Sir W.J.D. Roberts acquired the aircraft from Wes Agnews in the early 1980's, following long-term storage at Hartney, Manitoba. It arrived at Strathallen in late 1983, and using the wings from another Bolingbroke, 9703, the restoration to flying condition was underway.
Following the crash of its newly-restored Blenheim, The British Aerial Museum set about acquiring a replacement, and in early 1988 the Bolingbroke moved to Duxford. The restoration to airworthy condition took five years, considerably quicker than their first Blenheim. Although the aircraft was in a similar condition, some parts could be salvaged from the remains of their original Blenheim, and the facilities and skills available to the team were well established.
http://www.filton.flyer.co.uk/bristol/survb149gbpiv.htmMy first impression on seeing it for the first time was how small it is. Not much bigger than the average fighter
