Meteor F.4 VT264 damaged in the air, (probably) landed at Leconfield airfield.

On 12th June 1951 this Central Gunnery School aircraft flew into a target flag while being flown over the air firing range on the coast. Minor damage resulted but the pilot landed normally, probably back at Leconfield where the unit was based. A Cat.3R damage assessment was made and it was repaired on site, being servicable in July 1951.

Pilot - Name unknown.

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