Anson N5197 at Thornaby airfield.

On 17th December 1940 this 608 Squadron aircraft made a low approach to land at Thornaby during a night landing and struck telephone and floodlight trailers. Minor damage resulted.

The aircraft had been left undamaged in a forced landing at Hedon on 12th April 1940.

Pilot - P/O Vickerstaff.

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