Halifax at East Moor.

On 21st January 1944 there appears to have been an incident at East Moor airfield whilst 432 Sqdn mid-way through Ops to Berlin. It is thought to involve a 1666 HCU Halifax which blocked the runway and prevented returning 432 Sqdn Lancasters form landing on their return. It must a been a fairly serious incident as all 432 Sqdn aircraft were diverted on return. 1666 HCU were detached from Wombleton to East Moor along with 1679 HCFlt from 18th to 30th January 1944 probably whilst work was taking place at Wombleton. It is therefore assumed that the Halifax was one of theirs but no details of the identity or the crew has yet been found.

Crew - Unknown, Fate unknown.

Nothing more is known on this incident.