This is the first in a three-part series on World War II ace pilot Grant Turley and the search for his crash site.
SALT LAKE CITY — My great-uncle Grant Turley was a fighter pilot during World War II. I’m named after him, and he has always been my hero. At the age of 21, Grant went on a 10-day tear over the skies of Europe and became Arizona’s first ace. Newspapers dubbed him the “Snowflake Storm,”
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=25795589&nid=1010&fm=related_story&s_cid=article-related-1
Sorry if this has been posted before but thought it an inspiring story. I couldn’t find it in a search of the site.
By: 1batfastard - 25th July 2013 at 22:57
Hi All,
Belforte have just read Prt.3 what a nice ending for all concerned despite the tragedy that started it and many thanks for sharing the story :eagerness:
Geoff.:D
By: Belforte - 14th July 2013 at 02:01
WWII ace’s crash site discovered in Germany after 69 years Part III
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1010&sid=25783379
Thank you all for your interest.
By: Whitley_Project - 11th July 2013 at 20:58
That’s very interesting – thanks for posting. Looking forward to read part 3.
By: Moggy C - 11th July 2013 at 08:39
From the article
Grant took part in the first daylight raid on Berlin on March 6, 1944
Should of course read:
“Grant took part in the first Eighth Air Force daylight raid on Berlin on March 6, 1944″
Moggy
By: 1batfastard - 11th July 2013 at 02:11
Belforte,
Should have also added Dux short for Duxford :stupid:
Geoff.:D
By: Belforte - 8th July 2013 at 22:47
I do believe that would be Ken Dodd, but “I’m all discomnockerated…..:highly_amused:
Tickling stick indeed! :eagerness:
By: 1batfastard - 8th July 2013 at 22:31
By jove ?????????????????? Who do you think you are Ken Dod :highly_amused::highly_amused::highly_amused: where’s your tickling stick then .
Anyway I did enjoy Pt2 and repeat the above sentiment. And thanks for the info on the Nick name .
Geoff. 😀
By: Belforte - 8th July 2013 at 22:25
By Jove Geoff, I do believe I’ve got it. “As the P-47 Thunderbolt worked up to operational status, it gained a nickname: the “Jug” (because its profile was similar to that of a common milk jug of the time) contrary to some who believe “Jug” was short for Juggernaut. However, I prefer the other nickname T-Bolt. Hope you enjoy part II.
By: 1batfastard - 8th July 2013 at 22:15
Hi Belforte,
Read part2 very interesting story I think Werner Oeltjebruns is owed a great deal of gratitude for taking the time and trouble to locate these Aircraft,Pilots/Aircew and forward the news to the Family’s surviving members so they get as you Americans call it closure that they so desperately need.
Geoff.
By: 1batfastard - 8th July 2013 at 22:02
Hi Belforte,
Well being a yank I won’t hold that against you :highly_amused::highly_amused: I think you Americans referred to them as the Flying Jug and correct me if I am wrong anybody but we shortened it to the jug :eagerness:
I’ll now read Pt2 many thanks again.
Geoff.:D
By: Belforte - 8th July 2013 at 21:59
Hi All,
Belforte many thanks for the post great read look forward to the next instalment,wouldn’t it be great if the dux jug either had both the current paint scheme and the paint scheme of Grant Turleys jug very apt I think .Geoff.
Hey Geoff, You are welcome but I’m a Yank, can you put that in the Queens English for me? dux jug?? 😉
By: Belforte - 8th July 2013 at 21:51
Part II
Part III coming soon I believe. Will post it when I get it.
By: 1batfastard - 8th July 2013 at 21:30
Hi All,
Belforte many thanks for the post great read look forward to the next instalment,wouldn’t it be great if the dux jug either had both the current paint scheme and the paint scheme of Grant Turleys jug very apt I think .
Geoff.
By: ian_ - 8th July 2013 at 21:15
Interesting story, are the other parts on line yet? I hope he turned his guns off before firing that footage of the chute.
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