SLIGHTLY INJURED.
“MONTY” IN PLANE CRASH. LONDON, August 23. ** Field-Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery was slightly injured when his plane crashed into a tree at an airport near Oldenburg. He delayed his visit to the Canadians long enough to receive cursory first aid, after which he carried on his programme, including a 30minute speech, an inspection of the guard of honour and the presentation of medals. Later he returned to hospital fori a more detailed patching up before attending a luncheon. Field-Marshal Montgomery was X-rayed after returning to his headquarters by air, revealing a , slight injury to the spine and was sent to bed. He commented: “I am lucky to be alive. My plane is a complete wreck.”
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 65, Issue 269, 24 August 1945, Page 3
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