Wellington DF576 damaged in air, landed at Catfoss airfield.
On 31st March 1945 this Central Gunnery School aircraft struck a tree in the Catfoss airfield while it was being flown low. The pilot managed to remain in control and make a successful landing at Catfoss airfield. The aircraft required work doing to the mainplane but was repaired on site by a team from Vickers at Weybridge.
Pilot - F/O George Eric Magness RAFVR (1178952).