Registration / Serial:P1273
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP.52 Hampden
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP.52 Hampden
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Mk1
C/n (msn):[ P1273 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Balcombe [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Wings Museum
Photo Date:11 May 2023
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:572179Submit Correction
View count: 168
Was being delivered to Russia on 5th September 1942 when it was shot down by German Bf109s near the Finnish/Russian border. All five crew bailed out safely and became prisoners of war. Remains recovered in 2002 and brought to the museum.
Registration / Serial:P1273
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Mk1
C/n (msn):[ P1273 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Balcombe [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 May 2023
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:P1273
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP.52 Hampden
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP.52 Hampden
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Mk1
C/n (msn):[ P1273 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Balcombe [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Wings Museum
Photo Date:11 May 2023
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:572179Submit Correction
View count: 168
Was being delivered to Russia on 5th September 1942 when it was shot down by German Bf109s near the Finnish/Russian border. All five crew bailed out safely and became prisoners of war. Remains recovered in 2002 and brought to the museum.
Registration / Serial:P1273
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Mk1
C/n (msn):[ P1273 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Balcombe [ Off-Airport ]
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 May 2023
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact