Hornet F.3 PX330 at Church Fenton airfield.

On 6th June 1950 this 41 Squadron aircraft made a night landing at Church Fenton airfield on one engine and without the flaps being extended, it overshot and ran off the end of the runway at speed. The pilot applied the brakes hard which saw the aircraft flip over.

Pilot - P.2 William Watson RAF (591979).

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