https://nieuws.vtm.be/binnenland/unieke-vondst-bommenwerper-op-bodem-noordzee
Details the discovery of a B-17 wreck in the North Sea during high voltage cable laying operations. Recovery will be carried out regarding human remains found onsite.
Also says a Spitfire wreck and a German aircraft have been found.
By: paulmcmillan - 26th June 2018 at 13:10
Eric thanks I can see on one photo they have got a number of Aux Petrol Tank
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By: ericmunk - 26th June 2018 at 10:20
Details some pics of the press presentation. The Spitfire was identified as a type from markings found on the wreck. Among which the serial number of its aux petrol tank.
By: paulmcmillan - 26th June 2018 at 09:26
The bit about the Spitfire interested me as it is very specific, the B17 is a large aeroplane so quite easy to ID from the wreckage however broken up. The German aircraft just says that ‘a German aircraft’ I assume because they can see the markings
But a Spitfire is very specific – Either it is quite substantial or they have identified it…
By: Mark12 - 25th June 2018 at 15:27
Spitfire
In addition, pieces of a German plane were found, as well as a part of a British spitfire fighter plane.
Because of the heritage value of the discovery and out of respect for the deceased and the survivors, it was decided to adjust the cable route
By: Collis - 25th June 2018 at 14:56
By: DavidIsby - 25th June 2018 at 14:00
https://www.divers-guide.com/en/news/1705-b-17-bomber-discovered-north-sea
Watch for more of the same now that work has started on the Russia-Germany Baltic natural gas pipeine.
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