Spitfire AA738 at Thornaby airfield.
At 18.15hrs on 8th March 1943 Spitfire AR438 of 401 Squadron aircraft was being scrambled for a take off at Thornaby airfield and was taxying around the airfield when the pilot found that his path was blocked. He turned and changed course but Spitfire AA738 was stationary and in the way. The pilot of AR428 braked but the aircraft was travelling too quickly to stop and a collision occurred. Both aircraft were slightly damaged.
Pilot - Nil.