Aircraft Photo of P1273 | Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Mk1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #572179
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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