Beaufighter T5102 at Catfoss airfield.
At 20.10hrs on 3rd November 1942 this 2 (C)O.T.U. aircraft taxied of the taxying track and onto a section of Catfoss airfield that was under construction, the aircraft sustained
slight damage to both main undercarriages and engines.
Crew - Names unknown.
Beaufighter T5102 was built to contract B.41906/39 by Fairey Aviation Ltd., at Heaton Chapel, Stockport and was awaiting collection in April 1942. It was initially taken on charge by 248 Squadron in June 1942 at Sumburgh but on 3rd August 1942 248 Squadron left the UK for Takali, Malta and the aircraft was transferred to 2 (c)OTU at Catfoss. As a result of the mishap there on 3rd November 1942 minor Cat.A/FA damage was the damage assessment and it was repaired on site and returned to the unit. It was destroyed in a crash near Filey on 18th March 1943 after which Cat.E2/FA damage was recorded and it was written off.