Meteor F.8 WH425 at Leconfield airfield.

While making an approach to land at Leconfield airfield on 12th December 1952 the pilot of this Central Gunnery School aircraft was forced to take evasive action to avoid a vehicle that caused an obstruction. The aircraft stalled and touched down heavily in the undershoot area which damaged the undercarriage. The pilot managed to get airborne again and then made a belly landing on the airfield after flying a circuit.

Pilot - F/Sgt S H Bell RAF.

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