And what about the Me 109E that crashed in the IJsselmeer during the may 1940 invasion of the Netherlands that was recovered by the Dutch Forces a few years ago. A very historical and substantial wreck that was destroyed to get the guns out(!). THAT one should have been put on display at Soesterberg (between a few tanks or so) as soon as possible. Wonder what has become of those remains.
Without these topics and the sharing of information my Halifax and Hampden cockpits would never have materialized. There are a lot of forumites here who must feel the same.
Well, the hunting season is about to begin. Our boat is ready to investigate a few new sites this summer. And farmers do still find remains in the polders. During cultivation of the new polders during the sixties-seventies only wrecks were removed that were in the way of digging canals or building activities. Some were even blown up. A few years ago we were contacted by a farmer who had come across some Stirling parts in his field.
I think it’s a win win situation. The aircraft is available for taxi runs, gets a new livery regularly and it’s condition improves every year with added bonus that in seven years time she is flyable. Fantastic.
Yes the Northop. Beautiful aircraft. I have visited the museum twice and it has an impressive collection. The Ju-88 restoration project
was also fantastic (with two on the go at the time of my last visit 2010).
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