Aircraft Photo of HD298 | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Mk2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #723871
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

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

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