Defiant N1702 near Wadworth, Doncaster.
On 19th February 1943 this 288 Squadron aircraft after it suffered engine failure whilst it was being used to calibrate anti-aircraft gun predictors in the Church Fenton area. It was put down in the region of Carr Lane, Wadworth. The 288 Squadron orb does not mention the incident.
Pilot - Name unknown.
Defiant N1702 was built to contract 751807/38 by Boulton & Paul Ltd. at Wolverhampton and was awaiting collection in September 1940. It was initially placed in long term MU storage until being taken on charge by 288 Squadron at Wellingore in March 1942 when the unit commenced operating the type. 288 Squadron moved to Digby on 18th January 1943. As a result of the damage sustained near Wadworth on 19th February 1943 Cat.B/FA damage was the initial assessment on site and it was dismantled and transported by road to Reid & Sigrist Ltd. at Desford for further assessment with a view to repairing it in works. For whatever reason the aircraft then hung around until 11th November 1943 when it was assessed again as being beyond repair, was Re-Cat.E and was struck off charge.