Hurricane L1948 at Church Fenton airfield.
On 4th March 1940 this 242 Squadron aircraft was taxying at Church Fenton airfield when the brakes failed on one of the main wheels. The aircraft swung and tipped on to its nose. Minor damage resulted.
Pilot - P/O Percival Stanley Turner RAF (41631).
Pervival Turner served with 242 Squadron during the Battle of Britain and is regarded as being one of "The Few", he was awarded the DFC and also a Bar to the DFC in 1941 and the DSO in 1944, he would survive the war.