I can donate some lemons, hose pipe, WD40 and a 20 foot car tow rope for the recovery. Just kidding, but this is the most complete Stuka that might ever be brought up again. It even looks like its standin on its “feet” in the sand. There’s some fishing net damage but without the boats we would probably never have seen it again. I say bring it back up and do and awesome static wreckstoration.

Theres still an extinct DO-215 to get in Holland. The canopy framing has dissolved too but apart from a few parts already raised and on display, its off limits because its a Seal sancturary but that means it hasn’t been trawled or looted. Apparently its visible at low tide but the perspective of the sonar image suggests it doesn’t actually break the surface and get exposed to air.

Some people mentioned removing wings or bringing it up in sections. The wings and tail are 1 piece fitted from above – the plane is upside down. I wouldn’t fancy disassembly of corroded fixings in 40 minute shifts in a few inches of visibility & in strong currents by people who aren’t trained in aircraft construction. It’ll still be best to raise it on Plan B with a good wash out before the lift and be thankful for whatever we get. If anything falls off they can winch it up again. If you disagree about their plan, think about their limited budget and time.