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DV286 investigation update

Posted by Cees Broere on Tue Apr 08, 2003 03:23:18 PM

Hi all,

Just got back from a very eventful day at the IJsselmeer. Today we managed to recover a complete undercarriage leg, part of one of the turrets, one propellorhub with one blade attached as well as two seperate blades, part of wingskinning with remains of self sealing fueltanks, a carburetor of one of the Merling engines. More interesting we found part of an electrically heated overall from one of the crewmembers, another clue that these missing airmen must be abourd. We are hot on the heels of one of the Merlin engines the number of which will hopefully end our agony for five years to establish the identity for once and for all. The bombbay has also been located as well as a mainwheel tyre which we hope to recover tomorrow.

I will keep you informed.

Cheers

Cees

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