“Monty” In Plane Crash, Carried On With Job
LONDON, Aug. 23 Field - Marshal Montgomery was slightly injured when his plane crashed into a tree at the airport near Oldenburg, Germany. He delayed his visit to the Canadians long enough to receive cursory first aid. Then he carried on his programme, which included a 30-minute speech, the inspection of the guard of honour, and the of medals. Field-Mar-shal Montgomery later returned to the hospital for a more detailed patching up before attending a luncheon. Field-Marshal Montgomery was Xraved after returning to headquarters by air, revealing a slight injury to the spine. He was sent to bed. He commented.: “ I am lucky to be alive. My plane is a complete wreck.”
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Northern Advocate, 24 August 1945, Page 7
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