Meteor F.8 WE855 damaged in the air, (probably) landed at Church Fenton airfield.

On 8th September 1953 this 19 Squadron aircraft suffered minor damage to the starboard wing tip whilst on a simulated ground attack exercise when it struck a bird. The pilot went on to land normally, probably back at base of Church Fenton.

Pilot - F/Lt Francis Raymond James RAF (193231).

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