Halifax BB191 at Marston Moor airfield.

On 14th January 1944 this 1652 Heavy Conversion Unit aircraft took off from Marston Moor airfield to carry out a basic night circuit flying exercise. On landing at 22.56hrs during one of the short flights the port undercarriage leg collapsed as it was not properly locked. The aircraft received damage to the port wing, engines and propellers.

Pilot - Sgt Alan Duckworth RAFVR (1526950).

Four Crew - Names unknown.

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