A Cat.3R damage assessment was made against this aircraft on 14th May 1952. At the time it was on charge with the Central Gunnery School and based at Leconfield. Whether the damage relates to a flying accident / incident or purely damage found during a routine inspection is not clear. More information is required. It was repaired on site by 60 MU and was servicable in July 1952.
This damage assessment could relate to an upgrading of a previous damage assessment made after this aircraft landed on 26th January 1952 at Leconfield without the port undercarriage leg being lowered.