Anderson crash landing?

[gruad]

My mother lives in Anderson drive in Leamington spa and she told me it was named after a an American pilot from World War II that crashed landed his plane near to here I believe.

But I've been unable to corroborate this I'm just hoping there is somebody out there on the forum that can do this.

Thank you in anticipation for your replies

 

[herman1rg]

Google is your friend

Remembering the bravery of American pilot who saved lives of Whitnash people in Second World War

In the run-up to the 75th anniversary of VE Day a Whitnash man is reminding people of the heroics of an American bomber pilot whose actions saved the lives of townspeople towards the end of the Second World War.

www.warwickshireworld.com

 

[AL90]

Google is your friend

Remembering the bravery of American pilot who saved lives of Whitnash people in Second World War

In the run-up to the 75th anniversary of VE Day a Whitnash man is reminding people of the heroics of an American bomber pilot whose actions saved the lives of townspeople towards the end of the Second World War.

www.warwickshireworld.com

Just beat me to it.

Bit of back ground here. B-24J of 492BG serial 42-51251

consolidated b-24j liberator (42-51251)

www.specialforcesroh.com

There should be a missing aircrew report, not sure if it is available free on the web.

 

[gruad]

Thank you very much for your replies .

I didn't realise the poor fellow died saving civilians.

I told my Mum who is ill and she says she is proud to live in Anderson Drive, named after a true hero.