P47 D Thunderbolt Pilot Herman C Carey Tribute

USAF World War 2 P-47D Thunderbolt Air Crash on the Gleniffer Braes
P-47D Thunderbolt, with serial number 42-75606 took off from Renfrew at 11:10 hours on the 29th December 1943 on at internal flight to Burtonwood. At 11:30 hours the aircraft flew lower than the surrounding terrain in mist, crashed through 2 lines of trees at Hartfield Farm and into a field, on the Gleniffer Braes, Scotland.
Pilot, 2nd Lt Herman C. Carey, sole person on board, was killed.
There is a difference in the date of death of Herman C. Carey. On the headstone application form it is 28 December 1943. There is a memorial plaque on the place where he crashed in Scotland with the date of 29 December 1943
Memorial stone in a field between Howwood and Neilston, Renfrewshire, Scotland reads: “Herman Carey killed at this spot 29th December 1943 while flying P-47D Thunderbolt.” He was in 311 AAF Ferrying Squadron. Crashed while flying from Renfrew Airport to Burtonwood in low cloud and heavy mist into the plateau, altitude approximately 750 feet. Memorial stone located in field 250 yards from Hartfield farm, Hartfield Moss.
311th Ferrying Squadron, 27th Air Transport Group, 8th Air Force, was based at Maghaberry, Northern Ireland, (USAAF Station 239) at this time
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[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Great views, great riding and a great history lesson. It's crazy when you look back and realize the things that happened that are just straight horrific in places we no take for granted

[@Zedhead_]

Yes totally, such a tranquil place with such a sad back story.

[@BlakesPipes]

thanks for sharing your feelings, i dont look back very often, as it is sad, but the future doesnt look so good either. so i am am going to not stress. i do enjoy the crazy to keep me going.

[@GermanJobbies]

That was a cracking tribute Zed. He's not forgotten.

[@Zedhead_]

Thanks pal, I will admit it was very emotional to learn about Herman and subsequently film this little tribute, but I felt it had to be done. 👍

[@GermanJobbies]

@@Zedhead_ Someone has to remember these men, why not us. Am proud to.

[@lornamackenzie2525]

I have never heard of that crash, very sad. Great views from the Glennifer Braes

[@Zedhead_]

The crash site is at Hartfield farm Lorna, well worth a visit, such a peaceful place. The tree lined road is lovely.

[@johndiehardmclean23]

Pretty sad but very interesting stuff Stu mate! 👍 1 of my personal outlooks on life is no matter how bad a day we may be having...There's always someone else who'll be having a far worst time of it! ✌️

[@Zedhead_]

It was sad, it’s an extremely quiet yet moving place and I agree very interesting. Sometimes people don’t appreciate what they have, someone once told me that if everyone put their worries and troubles on a table you would pick your own back up. 👍👊

[@johndiehardmclean23]

@Zedhead_ Anyhow back to the positive stuff...I'm no longer a livestream virgin!!! 😮🤣😂👍

[@Zedhead_]

@@johndiehardmclean23you did well pal.

[@tojj29]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Zedhead_]

Thank you, this one was special to make.

[@the_lost_navigator]

P-47D-11-RE, serial-number 42-75606 - a piece of metal - but a fine coffin on worthy real estate for a Lad with dreams of flight. Respect

[@Zedhead_]

Thanks for watching. 👍👊

[@BlakesPipes]

i own 4 full faces and 2 3/4 helmets. watching this makes me to have hated that i bought them all different and i should have got 4 of the same and decorate them differently. this is my second time watching your video as the first time i was on a live event. but came back to really watch it. i will explain that later in my own video. thanks for the ride.

[@Zedhead_]

Thanks for swinging by, as always it is greatly appreciated. 👍

[@BlakesPipes]

@@Zedhead_ always do. i like who are real. keep making videos sir!