Forced Landing in Windsor Park.—
A New Zealander, Squadron Leader Murphy, who is a test pilot for Hawker Aircraft, Ltd., made a forced landing in Windsor park last evening, when his naval Sea Fury fighter developed engine trouble while flying over Windsor Castle. He knocked down two trees planted recently by the King to replace elms put there by Charles 11. The pilot was unhurt.— London, May 8.
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Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25179, 9 May 1947, Page 9
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