| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | AE436 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP.52 Hampden |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page HP.52 Hampden |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP.52 Hampden TB1 |
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| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | East KirkbyMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre |
| Photo Date: | 9 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 601638 |
| Photo Comment |
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Though 1,430 Hampdens were produced only 4 complete or substantial parts remain making this a very important restoration. This aircraft crashed on a Swedish mountainside en route to Russia on the night of 4th September 1942. The remains were discovered in 1976 by the Västernorrland Historical Society. The wreckage was recovered by the Swedish Air Force and returned to the RAF. Restoration started in 1989! This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 September 2023, and has since been viewed 101 times. |