Halifax DG341 at Croft airfield.

At 11.00hrs on 27th June 1943 this 1664 Heavy Conversion Unit aircraft swung on landing following a dual control training flight. The trainee pilot over-corrected the swing and the undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft was damaged and after assessment it was written off.

Pilot - Sgt James Christopher Baldwin RAFVR (1386531).

Pilot - Sgt Robin George Edward Peter Freeman RAFVR (1313180)

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