Halifax MZ625 at Topcliffe airfield.
On 7th February 1945 this 1659 Heavy Conversion Unit aircraft struck visiting 54 O.T.U. Mosquito DD687 while the aircraft were both taxying on the perimeter track at Topcliffe airfield. At 21.10hrs the Halifax was overtaking the Mosquito and the Mosquito pilot tried to clear the area but spun around and struck the Halifax. The Halifax appears to have been struck on one of the mainplanes which caused damage to both engines and / or propellers.
Pilot - P/O Albert James Cull RCAF (J/92246).