Venom FB.1 WE408 damaged in the air, landed at Leconfield airfield.

On 14th February 1957 this Fighter Weapons School aircraft was hit by a ricochet during an air to ground firing exercise, probably on the range at Skipsea. The pilot was able to remain in control and made a landing at base of Leconfield airfield but the damage was assessed and the aircraft was not repaired.

Pilot - Name unknown.

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