Aircraft G-BHDK Data
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aircraft record found
G-BHDK
It's Hawg Wild
1945 Boeing B-29A Superfortress, c/n 11225
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Airframe Info
| 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
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Aircraft
| Registration Number | G-BHDK |
| Alternative Code/Name | It's Hawg Wild |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | |
| Current Status | De-registered PWFU 1984-02-21 |
Owner
| Owner | |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Malcolm Clarke, 2015-08-10 09:01:07
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.
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.