Vampire FB.5 WA229 damaged in the air, landed at Leconfield airfield.

On 11th November 1952 this Central Gunnery School aircraft was struck on the starboard aileron by debris thrown up during a rocket firing exercise. The pilot was able to remain in control and later landed normally, probably at Leconfield airfield where the unit was based.

Pilot - F/O Kenneth Joseph Goodwin RAF (2238526).

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