Wellington N2952 at Snaith airfield.

On 31st August 1941 this 150 Squadron aircraft was being taxied at Snaith airfield when the tail wheel ran into a hole, in turning the aircraft the tail wheel collapsed. Minor Cat.Ac/FA damage resulted. The pilot was new to the squadron, having arrived from 23 OTU on 20th August 1941.

Pilot - P/O Roy Mathias Ahalt RCAF (J/4889).

Crew - Names unknown.


The pilot was later awarded the DFC for service with 150 Squadron, Gazetted in March 1942.

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