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G-BHDK
It's Hawg Wild
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1945 Boeing B-29A Superfortress C/N 11225Discuss this aircraft in forum |
by leo larsen @ QFO
by leo larsen @ QFO
by leo larsen @ EGSU
by leo larsen @ EGSU
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Model: | B-29A Superfortress Search all Boeing B-29A Superfortress |
| Year built: | 1945 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 11225 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats: | 11 |
| Number of Engines: | 4 |
| Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Wright R-3350-23 and 23A turbosupercharged radial engines |
| Also Registered As: | 44-61748 Preserved |
| Registration Number: | G-BHDK |
| Alternative Code/Name: | It's Hawg Wild |
| Current Status: | De-registered PWFU 1984-02-21 |
| Address: | , United Kingdom |
| Malcolm Clarke, 2015-08-10 05:01:07 | |
| This aircraft rescued from the weapons range at China Lake and made air-worthy for the short flight to Tucson, Arizona, during November 1979. Further work was conducted and the aircraft flown to The Imperial War Museum at Duxford U.K via RAF Mildenhall . The aircraft was fully restored by the Imperial War Museum and is currently displayed in the American Air Museum painted in the markings of " It's Hawg Wild". NOTE: It is suggested that only photos taken during its registration for the flight from the USA to the UK are added to this profile. | |