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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I read this...
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10...dig-up-buried- wwii-planes/?test=latestnews Burma signs deal to dig up buried World War II planes YANGON, Myanmar Burma has signed a deal with a British aviation enthusiast to allow the excavation of a World War II treasu dozens of Spitfire fighter planes buried by the British almost 70 years ago. Aviation enthusiast David J. Cundall discovered the locations of the aircraft after years of searching. The planes are believed to be in good condition, since (cont'd on page) |
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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I readthis...
On 18/10/2012 15:03, Jess Lurkin wrote:
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10...dig-up-buried- wwii-planes/?test=latestnews Burma signs deal to dig up buried World War II planes YANGON, Myanmar Burma has signed a deal with a British aviation enthusiast to allow the excavation of a World War II treasu dozens of Spitfire fighter planes buried by the British almost 70 years ago. Aviation enthusiast David J. Cundall discovered the locations of the aircraft after years of searching. The planes are believed to be in good condition, since (cont'd on page) Yes, it was mentioned in the UK press many months ago, and today we had this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ned-to-UK.html Note that they are the MkXIV which are the Griffon 65 supercharged V12 engined version. Interesting times... -- Moving things in still pictures |
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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I readthis...
On 18/10/2012 16:21, ŽiŠardo wrote:
On 18/10/2012 15:03, Jess Lurkin wrote: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10...dig-up-buried- wwii-planes/?test=latestnews Burma signs deal to dig up buried World War II planes YANGON, Myanmar Burma has signed a deal with a British aviation enthusiast to allow the excavation of a World War II treasu dozens of Spitfire fighter planes buried by the British almost 70 years ago. Aviation enthusiast David J. Cundall discovered the locations of the aircraft after years of searching. The planes are believed to be in good condition, since (cont'd on page) Yes, it was mentioned in the UK press many months ago, and today we had this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ned-to-UK.html Note that they are the MkXIV which are the Griffon 65 supercharged V12 engined version. Interesting times... The Daily Telegraph article referred to shows a Mk.V, and The Times today had photos of Mk. VIIIs and Mk.Is. Oh well. I think the reason this has come up again is that (according to The Times) David Cundall signed an agreement this week with the Burmese Government. This wasn't possible earlier because of the sanctions in force. The actual number of aircraft and their condition remain the subject of speculation until they're actually recovered. Until then, seeing a squadron of Mk.XIVs at Flying Legends will just be yet another dream. -- Peter |
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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I readthis...
On 18/10/2012 17:26, Ramsman wrote:
On 18/10/2012 16:21, ŽiŠardo wrote: On 18/10/2012 15:03, Jess Lurkin wrote: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10...dig-up-buried- wwii-planes/?test=latestnews Burma signs deal to dig up buried World War II planes YANGON, Myanmar Burma has signed a deal with a British aviation enthusiast to allow the excavation of a World War II treasu dozens of Spitfire fighter planes buried by the British almost 70 years ago. Aviation enthusiast David J. Cundall discovered the locations of the aircraft after years of searching. The planes are believed to be in good condition, since (cont'd on page) Yes, it was mentioned in the UK press many months ago, and today we had this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ned-to-UK.html Note that they are the MkXIV which are the Griffon 65 supercharged V12 engined version. Interesting times... The Daily Telegraph article referred to shows a Mk.V, and The Times today had photos of Mk. VIIIs and Mk.Is. Oh well. Agreed, although the Telegraph makes no claim about picture being anything other than the caption which was: "A Spitfire flying from RAF Manston..." which could have included the words "...in the colours of a Polish Squadron". But then, that's journalism for you. In the same paper was an article a journalist who recently got to fly in a two seat Spitfire of which eh said "The Spitfire was the only aircraft to be in service at the beginning and the end of WWII." which is absolute cock! I think the reason this has come up again is that (according to The Times) David Cundall signed an agreement this week with the Burmese Government. This wasn't possible earlier because of the sanctions in force. The actual number of aircraft and their condition remain the subject of speculation until they're actually recovered. Until then, seeing a squadron of Mk.XIVs at Flying Legends will just be yet another dream. Oh ye of little faith... ;-) -- Moving things in still pictures |
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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I readthis...
On 18/10/2012 19:52, ŽiŠardo wrote:
On 18/10/2012 17:26, Ramsman wrote: On 18/10/2012 16:21, ŽiŠardo wrote: On 18/10/2012 15:03, Jess Lurkin wrote: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10...dig-up-buried- wwii-planes/?test=latestnews Burma signs deal to dig up buried World War II planes YANGON, Myanmar Burma has signed a deal with a British aviation enthusiast to allow the excavation of a World War II treasu dozens of Spitfire fighter planes buried by the British almost 70 years ago. Aviation enthusiast David J. Cundall discovered the locations of the aircraft after years of searching. The planes are believed to be in good condition, since (cont'd on page) Yes, it was mentioned in the UK press many months ago, and today we had this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ned-to-UK.html Note that they are the MkXIV which are the Griffon 65 supercharged V12 engined version. Interesting times... The Daily Telegraph article referred to shows a Mk.V, and The Times today had photos of Mk. VIIIs and Mk.Is. Oh well. Agreed, although the Telegraph makes no claim about picture being anything other than the caption which was: "A Spitfire flying from RAF Manston..." which could have included the words "...in the colours of a Polish Squadron". But then, that's journalism for you. In the same paper was an article a journalist who recently got to fly in a two seat Spitfire of which eh said "The Spitfire was the only aircraft to be in service at the beginning and the end of WWII." which is absolute cock! I think the reason this has come up again is that (according to The Times) David Cundall signed an agreement this week with the Burmese Government. This wasn't possible earlier because of the sanctions in force. The actual number of aircraft and their condition remain the subject of speculation until they're actually recovered. Until then, seeing a squadron of Mk.XIVs at Flying Legends will just be yet another dream. Oh ye of little faith... ;-) An update in today's Daily Telegraph says that the number of Spitfires "...could be as high as 140." -- Moving things in still pictures |
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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I read this...
ŽiŠardo wrote in
: An update in today's Daily Telegraph says that the number of Spitfires "...could be as high as 140." YEEEHAW! If only 25% are recoverable, that's **35** "new" pieces of eye candy! Hope that all these orphans get loving, appreciative (and wealthy) new homes. Would be nice if there are varying models, but that may be kinda doubtful... Hmmm... thinking of the logic of burying that many A/C. Since this whole story is new to me, I'll have to do some reading up to find out why that many birds might be buried. No fuel to fly 'em out? No pilots? Tactical burials for how soon a return? Why put them in stasis when the were badly needed at the time? And were they put to sleep correctly? They probably figured on them being resurrected in months or a year. Hope that SEVENTY years didn't wreak havoc. Saddam Hussein could have learned some lessons here on how to really hide his MiGs. Thanks to all for giving me several places to start the research. |
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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I readthis...
On 19/10/2012 20:13, Jess Lurkin wrote:
ŽiŠardo wrote in : An update in today's Daily Telegraph says that the number of Spitfires "...could be as high as 140." YEEEHAW! If only 25% are recoverable, that's **35** "new" pieces of eye candy! Hope that all these orphans get loving, appreciative (and wealthy) new homes. Would be nice if there are varying models, but that may be kinda doubtful... Hmmm... thinking of the logic of burying that many A/C. Since this whole story is new to me, I'll have to do some reading up to find out why that many birds might be buried. No fuel to fly 'em out? No pilots? Tactical burials for how soon a return? Why put them in stasis when the were badly needed at the time? And were they put to sleep correctly? They probably figured on them being resurrected in months or a year. Hope that SEVENTY years didn't wreak havoc. Saddam Hussein could have learned some lessons here on how to really hide his MiGs. Thanks to all for giving me several places to start the research. To quote from the Daily Telegraph article: "He said the Spitfires, of which there are only around 35 flying left in the world, were shipped to Burma and then transported by rail to the British RAF base during the war. However, advances in technology and the emergence of more agile jets meant they were never used and officials abandoned them shortly before the end of the conflict. They were just buried there in transport crates, Mr Cundall said. They were waxed, wrapped in greased paper and their joints tarred. They will be in near perfect condition. " -- Moving things in still pictures |
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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I read this...
On Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:21:08 +0100, ŽiŠardo wrote:
On 18/10/2012 15:03, Jess Lurkin wrote: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10...dig-up-buried- wwii-planes/?test=latestnews Burma signs deal to dig up buried World War II planes YANGON, Myanmar Burma has signed a deal with a British aviation enthusiast to allow the excavation of a World War II treasu dozens of Spitfire fighter planes buried by the British almost 70 years ago. Aviation enthusiast David J. Cundall discovered the locations of the aircraft after years of searching. The planes are believed to be in good condition, since (cont'd on page) Yes, it was mentioned in the UK press many months ago, and today we had this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ned-to-UK.html Note that they are the MkXIV which are the Griffon 65 supercharged V12 engined version. Interesting times... I pray they don't all end up hacked into Reno air racers... |
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No mention of this in here yet? I nearly fell over when I readthis...
On 20/10/2012 10:12, Bob (not my real pseudonym) wrote:
On Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:21:08 +0100, ŽiŠardo wrote: On 18/10/2012 15:03, Jess Lurkin wrote: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/10...dig-up-buried- wwii-planes/?test=latestnews Burma signs deal to dig up buried World War II planes YANGON, Myanmar Burma has signed a deal with a British aviation enthusiast to allow the excavation of a World War II treasu dozens of Spitfire fighter planes buried by the British almost 70 years ago. Aviation enthusiast David J. Cundall discovered the locations of the aircraft after years of searching. The planes are believed to be in good condition, since (cont'd on page) Yes, it was mentioned in the UK press many months ago, and today we had this: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ned-to-UK.html Note that they are the MkXIV which are the Griffon 65 supercharged V12 engined version. Interesting times... I pray they don't all end up hacked into Reno air racers... Yes, I'll drink to that. -- Moving things in still pictures |
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