Tiger Moth N9453 at Brough airfield.
On the night of 5th / 6th December 1940 a strong gale effected aircraft either parked or taxying on Brough airfield and the strong winds
damaged a number aircraft. The identity of this one which is confirmed as damaged but there were almost certainly upto nine others damaged
at Brough in similar circumstances. This aircraft was blown over when it was being taxied and was deemed not worth repairing.
Pilot - Name unknown.
Tiger Moth N9453 was built to contract 778402/38 by De Havilland Ltd at Hatfield and was awaiting collection in December 1939.
On an unspecified date it was delivered to 4 EFTS at Brough. It sustained Cat.W damage was a result of the damage sustained in the
incident detailed above when 60 MU inspected this aircraft on 15th December 1940. The identities of all the other nine Moths damaged
at Brough are not known.