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Re: p-40
Posted by Tony on Tue May 06, 2003 07:52:58 PM
In reply top Re: p-40 posted by PHIL on Tue May 06, 2003 12:53:52 PM
: Yes tony, there is more stuff in the area. i know there is
: two P-47, and a french navy Hellcat. this aircraft was fo
: und recently (about two years ago) by divers.it was in sup
: erb condition when found (just missing the propeller)
: The pilot escaped the crash and told the navy that he cras
: hed due to engine failure.We know now that it was a lie as
: he crashed flying low level above water, just for fun and
: hit surface.
: What about this mustang in a bog ? never heard about this
: one ?
That's my retirement fund :0)
Not sure, the location is inside a restricted area, judging by the landscape, I'd say a range, as opposed to a protected natural habitat. It's an RAF Mustang, Pilot got out ok, but nearly drowned just getting to dry land. Aircraft reportedly sank within 45 seconds of impact. Not sure if the aircraft was subsequently recovered, one of the things I must seriously research sometime. In fact. the area was under one of the greatest air battles of all time, so God knows what else is in that marsh!
Tony :0)