Early Canberra crash
In 1951, the fourth prototype Canberra, VN850, crashed on Bulwell Common, Nottingham after an engine fire . The pilot, Mr R.B. Leach was killed. This Canberra was, at the time, being used by Rolls Royce for Avon R.2 development trials and was returning to its base at Hucknall, one wing-tip tank was supposed to have been jettisoned. This was the first Canberra to be "lost" in an accident.
Query, does anyone on this knowledgeable forum remember the crash or have any further information they can share about this? For example, Was Mr Leach an ex-wartime pilot?
Reason for asking is that the event has been "remembered" in a local paper's "Bygones" supplement and memories are being sought. The paper wants to do an article with background to any memories they get.
Thanks in advance.