On 12th September 1950 this No.203 Advanced Flying School aircraft was flown by a student on training exercise which included making a high speed run at 34,000 feet above the ground. A problem with controlling the aircraft developed when the pilot reached the altitude and put the nose down to build up speed but he blacked out owing to negative-G. He later recovered and managed to regain control at 4,000 feet and although the aircraft was slightly damaged he landed normally. The landing probably occurred at Carnaby airfield which 203 AFS were using as the runway at Driffield was closed to aircraft as it was being resurfaced when this incident happened. The aircraft had a Cat.3R damage assessment made against it.
Pilot - Name unknown.