Halifax LW556 at Snaith airfield.
At 16.20hrs on 1st February 1945 this 51 Squadron aircraft was taxying at Snaith airfield prior to an operational flight when the brake lining on the starboard main wheel burnt out. The brakes failed and it struck what was described as a totem pole on the airfield. Minor Cat.Ac damage resulted.
Pilot - P/O James Charles Gardiner RAFVR (187435).