Maurice Farman S.11 Shorthorn B4692 at Doncaster aerodrome.
At 20.00hrs on 27th May 1918 the pilot of this No.49 Training Squadron aeroplane attempting to take off too near the boundary of Doncaster aerodrome and struck the tops of trees as he attempted to climb away. The aeroplane then crashed and he was injured. The pilot was admitted to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield.
Pilot - 2Lt Frederick Herbert Hadfield Harrison RAF. Injured.
Frederick Harrison was born on 1st December 1890 in Leeds and had initially served with the 3rd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in late-1917 and was posted to No.41 Training Squadron on 16th March 1918. He may only have been at No.49 Training Squadron on attachment as there is no posting listed on his service file. Having spent periods in and out of hospital he was struck off RAF strength in February 1920.