Hampden TB Mk I

Hampden TB Mk I

Modification of
Hampden B Mk I
Changes
Torpedo bomber conversion for Coastal Command from April 1942 (Nos. 144, 455 RAAF, 489 RNZAF and 415 RCAF Squadrons). In September 1942 32 aircraft of Nos. 144 and 455 flew to Vaenga to cover convoy PQ 18 and were handed to the Soviet Navy.
Crew
4
Engine
Bristol Pegasus XVIII
Engines
2

Service

≈ Feb 1942 – Dec 1943
Sep 1942 – Oct 1942
12 Oct 1942 – 4 Jul 1943