Lysander at Clifton Airfield.

On the 24th of May 1942 this Lysander stalled following a heavy landing at Clifton airfield. The undercarriage gave way causing cat B/FA damage. Those on board were ok. The aircraft was dismantled and taken to Westland's repair depot at Yeovil.

The aircraft was built to contract B54504/39 by Westland's at Yeovil and delivered to RAF MU storage in 1941 and later issued to 4 Sqdn at Clifton. It suffered it's Cat. B/FA at Clifton on 24th May 1942 and was taken away and repaired in works. Records state that it was issued to 1333 Flt at some stage after completion of repairs but it is doubtful this ever happened. 1333 Flts. correct title was 1333 (Transport Support) Conversion Unit and it was not formed until 12th March 1945. V9485, according to it's records was struck off charge on 27th July 1944. It is possible that the aircraft was allocated to 107 (Transport) OTU which was formed at Leicester East on 3rd May 1944. 1333 (TS)CU was formed from 107 (T)OTU (but only speculation).

Crew unknown.