| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | HD298 |
| Military Code: | U |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 30 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Chittagong Zahurul Haque |
| Country: | Bangladesh |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: - Other: VGEG |
| Photo Date: | 1 October 1944 to 17 November 1944 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 723871 |
| Photo Comment |
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30 Squadron started operations with Thunderbolts in October 1944. HD298 collided on the runway at Chittagong on November 17 when returning from a mission. The pilot died of his injuries. Photo from: Imperial War Museums This photo was added on 4 September 2024, and has since been viewed 279 times. |