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Can you help?

We are urgently seeking volunteers who are experienced in sheet metal to help with a static warbird restoration/rebuild.

Volunteers Wanted

Volunteers wanted to attend museum during open weekends - would suit retired person within the Surrey/Sussex area.

Aviation Archaeology

THE TRAGIC LOSS OF ALEKSANDER PIETRZAK
POLISH PILOT OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE

The Remembrance Society in Conjunction with the Wings Remembrance Museum - Redhill Aerodrome

The Investigation & Recovery of Mustang FX876 15th September 2007

Aviation Archaeologists Present: Daniel Hunt, Kevin Hunt, Brian Hunt, Melvin Brownless, David King

A minutes silcence was observed by the team as a remark of respect to the Aleksander PietrzaK who was thrown from the aircraft during the dive and was found several miles away. He now rests at Bury Lane Cemetery, Epping, Essex.

Dave King pays respect to ALEKSANDER PIETRZAK

Deep searching for buired remains of Mustang III FX876

Poppy helps in the investigation!

Carb temp gauge found at the crash site

Some surface finds including many .50 shell cases

More deep searching equipment is brought in to confirm the readings

Melvin with an ammo chute!

A selction of surface finds

Seat Harness buckle is unearthed

With all the permissions granted the dig commences with safety of prime importance!

Mel looks on as the digger removes the top soil which will be put back later

Deeper and deeper we go!

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