Avenger JZ479 at Sherburn in Elmet airfield.

At 11.00hrs on 1st March 1945 this aircraft was being taxied around the perimeter track at Sherburn in Elmet airfield during a flight being made by a No.7 Ferry Pilot Pool pilot of the ATA in a strong crosswind when the aircraft swung of the perimeter track. The tail wheel burst and also the starboard main wheel caught fire and the tyre also burst.

Pilot - First Officer Norman Harry Iredale ATA (M.636).

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