| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 42-67638 |
| Alternate Serial: | 267638 |
| Military Code: | 85 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-38 Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-38/F-5 Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P-38J Lightning |
| C/n (msn): | 422-2149 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ogden - Hill AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Utah, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KHIF IATA: HIF Local: HIF Other: - |
| Collection: | Hill Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 2018 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 90501 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Lightning served in the Aleutians from May 1944. Unable to find back his base on Attu, pilot Lt Arthur Kidder made a skilful belly landing on Buldir Island on 2 February 1945. Although subsequently used as a practice target, the aircraft was salvaged in 1994 and restored, to be put on display in the Hill Aerospace Museum. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 October 2018, and has since been viewed 278 times. |