On 9th November 1942 this 654 Squadron aircraft stalled on take off from a field near Delph at 19.42hrs. The pilot had earlier made a sucessful forced landing in the field while on a cross
country training flight. The aircraft was badly damaged and after further assessment it was not repaired.
Pilot - Name unknown.
Auster LB320 was built to contract ACFT/1995 by Taylorcraft Aeroplanes (England) Ltd. at Rearsby and was awaiting collection in August 1942. It was taken on charge by 654 Squadron on 15th September 1942 at Firbeck when the unit commenced conversion from Tiger Moths. As a result of the mishap on 9th November 1942 Cat.E/FA damage was recorded after assessment.
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