Wellington W5368 at Pocklington airfield.

On 9th November 1941 this 405 Squadron aircraft was flown on a training flight. At 16.00hrs the aircraft landed at Pocklington airfield but with only the starboard wheel on the runway. The port wheel sunk into soft ground causing the aircraft to enter a swing, the starboard main tyre then burst causing strain on the undercarriage.

Pilot - Sgt James Andrew Finn RAFVR (1170650).

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