Tiger Moth N6654 near Bellasize airfield.
On 16th April 1941 this 4 E.F.T.S. aircraft was damaged following collision with Tiger Moth R4943 in the area of Bellasize airfield and a resulting crash. The starboard wings of N6654 struck and cut through the rear fuselage of R4943 and removed it's tail. The two trainee pilots lost their lives as a result of the collision.
Pilot - LAC Donald James White RAFVR (1262262), aged 27. Buried Banstead Churchyard, Surrey.
Tiger Moth N6654 was built to contract 778402/38 by The de Havilland Aircraft Company Ltd at Hatfield and was awaiting collection in February 1939. On an unknown
date in 1939 it was taken on charge by 224 Squadron at Leuchars (presumably as a "hack" communications aircraft and for use in familiarization flights). On an unknown
date in 1940 transferred to 4 EFTS at Brough and on 16th April 1941 Cat.E/FA damage was recorded after it was damaged in a flying accident (vaguely detailed above).