On 13th June 1942 this 76 Conversion Unit aircraft was stationary at Dalton airfield when it was struck by Halifax L9574 that had taken evasive action to avoid a cyclist on the perimeter track. Minor damage resulted to both aircraft. R9366 was probably empty at the time.
No Crew?
Halifax R9366 was built to contract 692649/37 by Handley Page Ltd. at Radlett. It was initially received by 37 M.U. on 28th October 1942 and was then taken on charge by 10 Squadron at Leeming on 16th December 1941 when the unit began conversion to the type from Whitley's. On 29th March 1942 it was transferred to 76 Conversion Flight at Middleton St.George. It sustained Cat.Ac/FA damage in a flying accident at Dalton on 13th June 1942 that saw it repaired on site and returned to 76 C.F. on 4th July 1942. On 16th September 1942 it moved with the unit to Riccall where on 7th October 1942 76 Conversion Flight was absorbed into 1658 Heavy Conversion Unit at Riccall. As a result of a mishap at Riccall on 18th October 1942 Cat.B/FA damage was the initial damage assessment but this was quickly upgraded to Re-Cat.E/FA damage. The aircraft was struck off charge on 24th October 1942.
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