Bristol Blenheim in Action. The Bristol Blenheim opened WW II for the RAF, flying the first operational sortie of a British bomber in WW II. Used in every theatre where the British fought, the Blenheim saw action over Europe, the North African deserts, and the jungles of Asia. Blenheim's were adapted to many roles not envisioned by its designers: fighter, photo reconnaissance, floatplane, and night fighter. Over 101 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages of scale drawings, 13 full colour paintings. 50 pages.