Vampire FB.5 WA257 at Linton on Ouse airfield.

On 12th February 1958 this No.1 Flying Training School aircraft was taking off from Linton on Ouse airfield at No.2 in a formation when it struck a bird. The pilot attempted to abandon the take off but the aircraft skidded on a wet surface and the pilot then raised the undercarriage to bring it to a halt close to the airfield boundary.

Pilot - Lt S G Parkes RN.

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