| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2S |
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| Operator Titles: | Poland - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Kraków - Rakowice-Czyzyny (closed)Map |
| Country: | Poland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EPKC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2021 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 439645 |
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The Tu-2 matured with this S model, propelled by powerful ASh-82FN radial engines. Built in 1947, this aircraft is said to have spent two years in Soviet service, before joining the Polish air force with serial 5. Among its variety of tasks was being an ejection seat test bed, for which it was modified in 1956. The museum received it in 1964 and has it on display with the rear cockpit restored as the gunner's place, but without markings. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 February 2022, and has since been viewed 644 times. |