Beaufighter RD443 damaged in the air, landed at Sherburn in Elmet airfield.
During a delivery flight being made by a No.7 Ferry Pilot Pool pilot of the ATA the rear hatch of this aircraft partially detached after six minutes flying time after taking off from Sherburn in Elmet airfield. The pilot turned the aircraft around and landed back at Sherburn at 14.25hrs with minor damage to the aircraft.
Pilot - First Officer Gilbert Redvers Todd ATA (M.860).