| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | LK142 |
| Military Code: | 5T-A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Short S-29 Stirling |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short S-29 Stirling |
| Aircraft Version: | Short S-29 Stirling Mk4 |
| C/n (msn): | [ LK142 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 196 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Vraux / Musée du Terrain d'Aviation [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | France |
| Collection: | Musée du Terrain d'Aviation de Condé-Vraux 1939-1945 |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Peter Vercruijsse |
| Photo ID: | 203317 |
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Delivered between May and July 1944 to the RAF as LK142. Crashed 24-Sep-1944 at Réchicourt near Spincourt in Meuse, France when it flew into ground on a supply dropping mission. The incomplete fuselage went in Mar-2000 to the Musée du Terrain d'Aviation de Condé-Vraux 1939-1945 in Vraux, France. The code 5T-A is interesting as 5T was the code for 233 Sqn. However, for some unknown reason, 196 Sqn was using this code at the same time. This photo is copyright © Peter Vercruijsse, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 January 2020, and has since been viewed 305 times. |