Digging the P-38 out….

Well, faintly, I remember as a lad… digging in the sand close to the sea at Skegness and Chapel St. Leonards…. Every time I dug a little spade full of sand out of the beach, the hole would fill with sea water, then I would dig a bit more and the sea water would come in faster until I got a decent sized hole then the sides would collapse and then a wave would come in and level the whole lot out again….

Simple digging is not an option. Recall the Halifax in the Zuider Zee had to have pilings around it… same thing on the Welsh Beach. You will not be able to simply “dig it out” for it will go in deeper and deeper the more you dig. It is tidal isn’t it ? Perhaps King Canute could have another attempt at holding it back, or have we forgotten him ?

A circle of interlocking pilings will be required which will be horribly expensive. Best left where it is is still the best option. Put a memorial on the beach if the greenies will allow it if you want to pay respects to the fallen but would it be appropriate for this aircraft, which I understand never saw combat ?

RPM…