Blackburn B.2 G-AEBG at Brough airfield.

On 18th October 1940 this 4 EFTS aircraft landed at Brough airfield but then struck "an obstacle" at the edge of the aerodrome, the aircraft was slightly damaged.

Pilot - LAC Fielding RAFVR (1001688).


This Blackburn B.2 (Series 1) was built by The Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Company Ltd. at Brough and was first registered on the civilian register as G-AEBG on 4th February 1936 to North Sea Aerial & General Transport Ltd and based at Brough. The aircraft was used by 4 E&RFTS at Brough but operated by NSA> Ltd. On 3rd September 1939 the unit was re-designated 4 EFTS. On 18th October 1940 it is believed to have sustained Cat.M/FA damage and was later repaired. On 17th February 1942 it was impressed into military use and coded as 2938M (non-flying instructional airframe) and later the same month transported to 1223 ATC Squadron at Caerphilly. After that date nothing further is known.

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