| Aircraft | |
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| 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 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Balcombe [ Off-Airport ] |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Wings Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 May 2023 |
| Photo by: | Paul Seymour |
| Photo ID: | 572179 |
| Photo Comment |
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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. This photo is copyright © Paul Seymour, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 May 2023, and has since been viewed 213 times. |