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Re: Buried Naval Aircraft
Posted by Karen on Sat Apr 13, 2002 09:06:39 AM
In reply top Buried Naval Aircraft posted by Rob S on Fri Apr 12, 2002 11:36:20 PM
Hi Rob,
DO NOT contact the Navy!!! If you do they will sweep in take the plane and you will not see it again, I guarantee!! The U.S. Navy does not ever, release their planes.
I learned this from my experience with the recovery of my Uncle's P-51, in Florida, last year. When the discovery of my uncle's plane hit the paper's, the Navy stepped in, took several pieces of the plane, and even though the plane was positively identified as a P-51, they still have not returned the pieces.
I too, agree with Brandon, the Navy would be hard pressed to take it from private property, but I believe they would find a way.
Deal with whoever you need to, but if at all possible keep the Navy out of it!
The very best of luck,
Karen