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Recovery of a Halifax from Lake Hoklingen, Norway. The aircraft had made a landing on the frozen lake after attacking the Tirpitz.
Salvaging Old Aircraft
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Salvaging the Treasures of Aviation History
The wrecks of World War II aircraft have been retrieved from remote hillsides, lake beds and jungles. In this interesting article, David Smith surveys the opportunities and achievements of those who so ably undertake this vital historical task.
The Second World War, fought out over the skies of Britain and in the battlefields of Europe, North Africa and the Far East, resulted in the loss of thousands of aircraft. In the heat of the war, little was done in most cases to remove the wreckage. However, with the passage of time there was a growing realisation that the remains of these wartime aircraft were of considerable historical interest and that their recovery could provide a worthwhile and exciting challenge.
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