Tiger Moth L6935 near Markington.
On 23rd November 1941 the two airmen on this 20 E.F.T.S. aircraft were undertaking a basic training flight when the area over which they were flying
became blanketed in fog. Their home airfield was also fog-bound. The instructor took control of the aircraft and eventually the aircraft ran
low on fuel. He force landed near Hinkshill Farm, between Ripley and Markington but struck a tree while doing so. The aircraft was badly
damaged. The instructor slightly injured his face while his pupil escaped injury.
Pilot (Instructor) - P/O A B (or J B) Fry. Slightly injured.
Pilot (Pupil) - Name unknown.
The instructor was posted to 17 EFTS by the end of December 1941.
Tiger Moth L6935 was purchased under contract 602398/37 from a civilian production batch at the De Havilland Factory at Hatfield and
was awaiting collection in February 1937. It was first taken on charge by 12 E&RFTS at Prestwick shortly after collection and on 3rd
September 1939 this unit was re-designated as 12 EFTS. On an unknown date in 1941 it was transferred to 20 EFTS at Yeadon. With no
damage being sustained in the Bingley on 21st October 1941 landing Cat.U damage would have been the assessment. On 23rd November 1941
Cat.B/FA damage was sustained as a result of the aircraft colliding with a tree near Markington, Ripon (detailed above). From there it was
dismantled and transported by road for repair in works. On completion of the repair in 1942 it was taken on charge by 22 EFTS at Cambridge.
After a period of service with 22 EFTS it was placed in long term storage on an unknown date to await disposal. It was eventually struck off charge on 15th October 1944.