Halifax DK115 at Croft airfield.

At 17.15hrs on 8th August 1943 this 1664 Heavy Conversion Unit was taxying at Croft airfield after a training flight when the undercarriage unexpectedly collapsed. An electrical solenoid spring had failed and the up-locked released.

Pilot - Sgt N M Neilson RCAF (R/122457).

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