Vampire FB.5 VZ286 damaged in the air, landed at Leconfield airfield.

On 15th March 1953 this Central Gunnery School aircraft was struck by debris thrown up during an air to ground firing exercise. The pilot went on to land at Leconfield airfield with minor damage.

Pilot - F/O J A Harrison (possibly F/O John Archibald Harrison RAF (501654)).

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