Halifax R9483 at Leeming airfield.
On 8th November 1942 this 1659 Heavy Conversion Unit was taxying at Leeming airfield when it struck a stationary aircraft that was parked too close to the perimeter track. The identity of the other aircraft is not yet known.
Pilot - WO Stephen Frederic Gannon RCAF (R/56406).
Halifax R9483 was built to contract 692649/37 by Handley Page Ltd. at Radlett. It was taken on charge by 35 Squadron at Linton on Ouse on 24th February 1942. As a result of the battle damage on 17th June 1942 minor Cat.A/FB damage was the damage assessment. It was repaired on site at Linton on Ouse and on completion of repair it was transferred to 405 Conversion Flight at Pocklington on 9th September 1942. 405 Conversion Flight moved to Topcliffe on 7th October 1942 and was then absorbed into 1659 Heavy Conversion Unit at Leeming. On 8th November 1942 it was slightly damaged in a ground collision at Leeming that saw Cat.Ac/FA damage be the damage assessment, it was then repaired on site. The aircraft served with 1659 H.C.U. until 18th August 1944 when it had a damage assessment of Cat.B made though not as a flying accident assessment, probably during a major inspection. The aircraft was struck off charge on 30th August 1944.