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Re: Does anyone know about......

Posted by Dave on Mon Nov 05, 2001 04:25:57 PM

In reply top Does anyone know about...... posted by Tony on Mon Nov 05, 2001 01:00:08 PM

: A Dornier aircraft, that is supposed to be in relatively s
: hallow water, off Kjevik airport Norway?
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: Or is this a recovered "Royal Norwegian Luftwaffe" specime
: n?
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: Tony

There are several digs taking place at Kjevik airport , which was the site of major aircraft burials after wars end . Photos show Luftwaffe aircraft being flipped into large pits dug into the sandy airport perimeter . Permission was originally refused as it was thought that any digging would undermine the runway , but it seems that this has been overcome . Progress is slow due to some unexploded ordinance being found. When I hear more I will post . I have not heard any mention on the Dornier in the sea - they are probably better to spend their efforts on those buried anyway , due to the preservation , corrosion factors.

regards

Dave

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