Wow the Saffron Walden tower is fantastic, I always thought they’d make an interesting house, still think the one at Broadwell is a great opportunity!

I’d love it! Theres one near me at RAF Broadwell, however I better tell the Local crows that they need to move out if it’s worth 450 grand (I dont think they can afford it)

Thanks for the Photos, had a great time exploring inside the Lanc and Solent when I visited, very friendly museum! however i’m sad to see the solent outside, let’s hope that it’s not going to be out there for long 🙁

Not entirely sure why they have decided to tape the outline of the balkenkreuz on as soon as it’s been recovered, perhaps they wanted some rapid visual progress!

You’re all too late by about 20 years!

I would agree with that, what is to be gained from seeing these items? There are hundreds if not thousands of examples of the one man lifeboat and fieldblouse avaliable to view today that haven’t been involved in someones demise, how will viewing these items further our understanding of history?
Matt

I find it difficult to look at the photos without knowing the aircraft is safe!

I think we all understand that this sort of aircraft is not a great basis for a complete restoration/re-creation (excluding the fw200!) however it is great to see substantial parts of a 219 being recovered that despite large bits of encrustation look as though they will clean up very nicely and will make a good display for a museum. I think some on this thread were expecting a complete 219 however what they have recovered exceeds my expectations and to just get on and recover it is very commendable, we are all very aware what happens when groups recover items and then have no plan to conserve them or look after them afterwards (sort of a new puppy syndrome!). However let’s hope this team have a good plan laid out for the future
Matt