Meteor NF.11 WD713 at Leeming airfield.

On 30th March 1953 this 228 Operational Conversion Unit aircraft swung on take off at Leeming airfield, while the pilot then corrected the swing and took off, it suffered a burst tyre. The pilot flew around for some time to burn off fuel and then went on to make a belly landing back at Leeming airfield.

Pilot - Name unknown.

Navigator / Radar Operator - Name unknown.

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