That's great folks, much appreciated. I agree it's a bit of an ugly piece of history and from what I read of the plane it's not a surprise it's crashed on the ground. Gramps is long gone however my father will be pleased to know what it is.
Good link here with details on the plane. (maybe the...
I've been searching images of WWII aircraft until my eyes burn but can't seen to positively identify the aircraft in the picture. It is from a postcard I own with no indication of the type of plane shown. The photo was taken @ 1943 (unverified) and my grandfather is in the white overalls. At...