Spitfire PR.XIX PM631 at Leeds-Bradford airfield.

This aircraft was a RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft at the time of this incident and it was due to attend a gala at Otley the day after this mishap. On 5th July 1986 it landed at Leeds-Bradford airfield but suffered a problem with the tailwheel assembly, this caused damage to the rear of the aircraft. It was dragged into the Yorkshire Light Aircraft hanger and was repaired, leaving on 13th July 1986.

Pilot - Name unknown.

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