What happened to these two Sharks?

[robin bird]

Shark K5638 and Shark K5607

[Argus]

Hello Robin,

Maybe you are already aware of this:

K5607

K5607 to Martlesham 9 January 1936, to Felixstowe as seaplane.

K5638

K5637-K5640 to B Flight Lee-on-Solent between 18 May 1936 and 22 May 1936.

Source: Blackburn Aircraft since 1909 (A J Jackson).

Regards

Finn Buch

[robin bird]

cheers Finn, what happened to them 1940, do you know?

[Jagan]

From The K File

Shark K5607

Del to MAEE 9.1.36, Pegasus 20.2.39, to 1482M 12.6.39 at 6 School of Technical Training [165.40 hrs]

Shark K5638

Del to B flight Lee 20.5.36.. various units....MAEE 10.39...... Swung on landing off Helensburgh and damaged 11.10.40. Hit by ship while under tow Greenock 5.5.41, Blackburn 9.5.41, SOC 19.5.41 as Beyond Economic Repair

[robin bird]

Jagan, thank you