Magister L5919 at Finningley airfield.
On 14th September 1939 the propeller of this aircraft was being swung when it struck the person swinging it on the hand and thigh slightly injuring him. Whether the aircraft sustained any damage is doubtful. The airman injured was on the books of 76 Squadron.
LAC Norman Arthur Radcliffe RAF (525832). Injured hand and thigh.
Magister L5919 was built to contract 568682/36 by Phillips and Powys Ltd. at Woodley and was delivered to 1 F.T.S. at Leuchars on 25th June 1937. On 27th August 1937 it was transferred to Station Flight at Finningley. As a result of the mishap at Finningley on 14th September 1939 the aircraft probably sustained no damaged and the incident is not recorded in it's published AIr Britain history. Cat.U/GA was probably the damage assessment. On 30th November 1939 it was transferred to 76 Squadron at Upper Heyford but on 16th January 1940 it was transferred back to the Station Flight at Finningley. On 4th July 1941 it was transferred to 15 E.F.T.S. at Carlisle's Kingstown airfield. On 11th September 1941 it sustained Cat.B/FA when the engine cut and it hit a hedge in a forced landing at Flash Park, Dumfrieshire. On 15th September 1941 it was dismantled and transported to Phillips and Powys Ltd. at Woodley for repair but after further assessment it was re-assessed as Cat.W and was struck off charge on 19th September 1941.