Halifax LL611 at Riccall airfield.

At 15.30hrs on 22nd February 1945 this 1658 Heavy Conversion Unit landed too far down the runway at Riccall airfield during a circuit flying exercise, overshot and it came to rest with the undercarriage collapsed.

Instructor Pilot - P/O John Alwyn Phillips DFM (179698).

Trainee Pilot - Sgt A E Gamble RCAF (R/195384).


John Phillips was awarded the DFM for service with 405 Squadron in 1943.

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