Wellesley K7746 near Auckley.

During the late evening of Friday, 17th December 1937 this 7 Squadron suffered engine failure on the approach to land at Finningley. The aeroplane lost height, it struck a hedge on Hayfields Lane, south of Auckley and to the north-west of the aerodrome and crashed. The propeller and undercarriage were damaged but the two crew escaped injury. The aeroplane was left blocking the road.

2 crew - Names unknown.

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