| Accession Number | F03463 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 30 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | c September 1945-1947 |
| Conflict |
Period 1940-1949 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
[Firefly crash landing]
Description
Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Fairey Firefly Mk1 number 281Y of 837 Squadron crashes on landing on HMS Glory. The pilot was unhurt and is seen climbing out of his damaged aircraft. Close up shots of the damage to the aircraft's propeller and nose.
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Video of [Firefly crash landing] (video)