Aircraft Photo of AN127 | Handley Page HP.52 Hampden Mk1 | New Zealand - Air Force

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	AN127
Military Code:	XA-Y
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):	[ AN127 ]
Operator Titles:	New Zealand - Air Force
Unit Markings:	489 Sqn

Location
City / Airport:	Thorney Island (closed)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:	None

Photo Date:	July 1942
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	735512

Photo Comment
489 Sqn was a RNZAF unit under the command of the RAF. It was attached to Coastal Command. The Hampdens were replaced by Beaufighters in 1943. After VE Day, 489 started converting to Mosquitos ahead of being deployed to the Pacific. With Japan's surrender, this did not happen and the squadron was disbanded. Photo from: Imperial War Museums This photo was added on 10 October 2024, and has since been viewed 253 times.

Photo Comment

489 Sqn was a RNZAF unit under the command of the RAF. It was attached to Coastal Command. The Hampdens were replaced by Beaufighters in 1943. After VE Day, 489 started converting to Mosquitos ahead of being deployed to the Pacific. With Japan's surrender, this did not happen and the squadron was disbanded. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

This photo was added on 10 October 2024, and has since been viewed 253 times.

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