Maltby

The airplane departed RAF Linton-on-Ouse at 1817LT on October 18 on an operation to Lünen, Germany. While returning to base at night, the airplane ran out of fuel. The crew decided to abandon the aircraft and bailed out. Out of control, the bomber dove into the ground and crashed in a pasture located in Bullatree Farm, near Maltby. All five crew members were uninjured.
Crew (102nd Squadron):
P/O Kenneth Thomas Hannah, pilot,
Sgt A. L. Chapman,
Sgt John Alfred Clemett,
Sgt G. F. Almond,
Sgt G. Robson.

While on a supply mission from RAF Thornaby, the crew failed to realize he was flying too low due to poor visibility. The twin engine aircraft hit power cables and crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. A crew member survived while all three others were killed.
Crew (220th Squadron.):
F/L Harold Wentworth Aylward Sheahan, pilot, †
P/O Charles James Allsup, copilot, †
Sgt Sydney Smith, wireless operator, †
Sgt Eric Bale Butler.

The pilot departed RAF Thornaby on his first solo flight. En route, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in Maltby. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
P/O Reginald Raymond Harper, pilot.