Spitfire AD461 at Hutton Cranswick airfield.

On 23rd April 1942 this 19 Squadron was being taxied at too great speed at Hutton Cranswick airfield. It came too close to one of the squadron's stationary aircraft to be able to stop and it struck the propeller of Spitfire AD556. Both aircraft received minor damage.

Pilot - Sub Lt Bernard Fuchs FAFL.


While with 59 OTU Bernard Fuchs force landed Hurricane V7184 near Ireby, Cumbria on 9th October 1941.

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