Halifax DT519 at Marston Moor airfield.

At 11.05hrs on 23rd August 1943 this 1652 Heavy Conversion Unit aircraft made a heavy landing at Marston Moor airfield during a training flight which damaged the rudder, broke the tail wheel and buckled the aircraft skinning. Minor Cat.Ac damage resulted and it was repaired.

Pilot - F/O Idris Lawton Berry RAFVR (141866).

Pilot - F/Sgt Lyle Anzac Lawson RAAF (414243).

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