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Re: Aviation Archaelogy in Britain still alive?

Posted by andy saunders on Wed Nov 13, 2002 06:25:20 PM

In reply top Aviation Archaelogy in Britain still alive? posted by Cees Broere on Wed Nov 13, 2002 07:05:25 AM

: Hi all,
:
: Any news on recoveries in Britain are very meagre. Can any
: one tell me if aviation archaelogy is still very much aliv
: e and kicking in the UK? Or have all crashsites been inves
: tigated.
:
: Cees

To an extent it is, Cees. But most of the more worthwhile sites were looked at from the mid 60's to 70's! Not much news percolates out, it seems, and I think a number of those involved dont publish what they find. To an extent some of thos involved have gone "underground" so to speak - no pun intended. In addition, apart from a few websites, I dont think the Aviation Archaeologist or Wreck Review publications are still going and FlyPast long ago killed off the Aviation Archaeology section. That said, Aeroplane seem to be taking a keener interest in the topic if the subject matter is of sufficient interest. In many respects I think the sphere of interest remains an important one in historic aviation, warbird rebuilds, museums and the warbird field generally. I sure agree it would be nice to have a better awareness of what is going on generally around the UK - after all, we did leave a few sites untouched after the rush of the 1970's!! Andy Saunders.

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