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Historic WWII warplane crashes at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick Township, Pa.
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Key Points:
- A historic World War II-era "Harvard 3" warplane crashed while attempting to land at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
- The single-engine plane flipped upside down in a grassy area, causing fuel to leak from one wing; firefighters remained on scene to manage the situation and upright the aircraft.
- The pilot, the sole occupant, was rescued from the wreckage and taken to a nearby hospital; officials have not disclosed the extent of his injuries but noted he was conscious and talking when emergency crews arrived.
- The aircraft, manufactured in 1944 and painted in British Royal Navy colors, is privately owned and registered to a Bucks County company.
- Authorities have contacted the FAA and NTSB to investigate the crash, and the plane was removed from the scene Wednesday night.
