WW2 P-51 Crash (Moreton/Greasby) - 28th Jun 2023 8:15pm
Doing a bit of research on my dad while serving with the US 355th FG stationed at Steeple Morden during WWII. Returning from a mission on January 16 1945, many of his squadron were unable to land due to extreme weather conditions and had to bailout when their fuel supply was exhasusted. The USAF accident report references the location as Moreton, Greasby, Wiral CH46, UK. My dad's personal notes reference his landing in a pasture of a small farm with the residents transporting him back to an American M.P. station by way of a charcoal powered vehicle. Apparently the plane crash resulted in a 5-6 meter depression in a nearby open area - but I have no more details than that.
Just curious if there are records, photos, or recollections that anyone might have.
Separately - what an interesting website! I am a U.S. resident and a lifelong resident of Georgia, having lived most of my years around metro-Atlanta. I have enjoyed reading many of the stories posted!
Just curious if there are records, photos, or recollections that anyone might have.
Separately - what an interesting website! I am a U.S. resident and a lifelong resident of Georgia, having lived most of my years around metro-Atlanta. I have enjoyed reading many of the stories posted!