Harrow K7031 at Nostell Priory, Wakefield.
On 13th December 1940 this aircraft was being flown to Doncaster from Prestwick, via Jurby on the Isle of Man. The aircraft suffered engine
failure as it neared Doncaster and the pilot attempted to force land near Nostell Priory at Wakefield but while attempting the force land the
aircraft it struck a ridge and the undercarriage collapsed on landing. The crew escaped injury.
Crew - Names unknown.
Harrow K7031 was built to contract 435062/35 by Handley Page Ltd. at Radlett and delivered to the RAE at Farnbrough on 14th February 1938. On 11th July 1938 it was transferred to AAEE at Marltesham Heath but on 8th September 1938 after all the testing was complete it was transferred to 26 MU at Cardington (ASU) for storage. On 31st January 1939 it was taken on charge by 215 Squadron at Honington where it was coded "-O". On 25th July 1939 it was flown to 24 MU at Ternhill for storage but on 11th September 1939 it was taken on charge by 10 AOS at Warmwell. On 1st January 1940 this unit was re-designated 10 BGS. On 13th October 1940 it was transferred to 271 Squadron at Doncaster and was used by them until 13th December 1940 when the incident recorded above occured. Following this accident it was assessed and Cat.W/FA damage was recorded after assessment on 1st January 1941 and it was struck off charge as beyond economic repair. It had flown a total of 355.55 hours during it's life.