Its a long story, but we know now that this is an AT-6 trainer from World War II. We are almost certain it was piloted by Horace Raymond John Partoon, a 20 year old Englishman who was an RAF cadet being trained at Falcon Field. Some information suggests that he struck the mountain while flying in he...

I came across plane wreck dating likely from 1950s or 60s on the west side of the Four Peaks Wilderness, well within the wilderness boundary. Piston engine, silver with no markings; my quick take was a single engine helo, civil. Relatively slow speed impact. however, hit had a piece of landing gear ...