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Acklington buried Spitfires?

Just come across the rumours of some buried Spitfires in the marshy ground around Acklington.

Is this another Burma, or should I give it credence?

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By: Snoopy7422 - 31st March 2014 at 13:03

No doubt the truth will be revealed before 1200h tomorrow.

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By: Alan Clark - 31st March 2014 at 00:59

If half true, probably one which crashed while flying from Acklington or Eshott, plenty were pranged in the area.

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By: Rob68 - 30th March 2014 at 23:27

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Castle Bromwich, are these the three that have been “dumped” on the A452 A47 island near the old factory? 🙂

Joking apart this island is well worth seeking out if you are in the area, do keep hearing it called Speed fire island though :eagerness:

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By: Moggy C - 30th March 2014 at 22:58

Not at all. It’s a possible lead and I just wondered if anyone could shed some light.

We are talking disposal, not brand new, lovingly wrapped, inhibited, crated and inexplicably buried 15 metres deep under a concrete cap.

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By: Denis - 30th March 2014 at 18:58

Oh no!….not again 🙂

Moggy , are you playing devils advocate by starting this thread?

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By: Graham Boak - 30th March 2014 at 18:55

If it’s just a few rumours with no known hard fact to back them up – and the distinct lack of a suggested serial – then it certainly doesn’t deserve the “go and have a look” approach. Will a walk around the perimeter immediately allow someone to spot the site? Acklington itself is a prison, apart from the area that was a large open-cast mine. Good luck on your stroll.

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By: CeBro - 30th March 2014 at 18:43

Only way to find out is to have a look instead of discussing it at lenght on a forum.
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By: RMR - 30th March 2014 at 18:16

Is this before or after they dig the ones up at Castle Bromwich?

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