Hampden L4103 at Blaxton, Finningley.

On the 7th of December 1940 the crew on this aircraft were undertaking a night flying exercise when the aircraft was struck by lightning whilst in Finningley circuit. The strike caused a propeller to become detached and the aircraft crashed near Blaxton, Finningley killing two airmen on board.

Pilot - Sgt Joseph D Shilling RAFVR (741468), of Farnborough. Buried Farnborough Cemetery, Hampshire. (On attachment from 50 Sqdn.)

WOp/AG - Sgt John Thomson RAF (647064). Of ? Buried Finningley Churchyard Extension, Yorkshire.