| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | AL936 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vought SB2U Vindicator (V-156) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought SB2U Vindicator |
| Aircraft Version: | Vought V-156B-1 Chesapeake Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ AL936 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
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| Location: | Not known |
| Country: | Not known |
| Photo Date: | February 1941 to November 1941 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 679787 |
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The French navy received 40 V-156F dive-bombers in 1939. They suffered heavy losses during operations against the German army in May 1940. One squadron saw action against the Italians in June. Following the fall of France a follow-on order for 50 aircraft was taken over by Britain. Modified to V-156B-1 Chesapeake I standard, they were judged underpowered and used for second-line duties. It is reported that AL936 was written off while serving with No 811 Sqn which only operated the 'Cheesecake' for a few months in 1941. A Douglas Boston is also seen. Photo from: Flight This photo was added on 22 April 2024, and has since been viewed 351 times. |