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Can you help?
Have you ever witnessed any aircraft crashes during World War Two? We are looking to hear from anyone with ANY information regarding aircraft crashes in the UK and Europe. Have you ever wanted to know more about why it crashed or perhaps you have often wondered about the pilots name, age etc. If so we can often help.
 
WANTED
WW2 Casualty Groups - RAF, Army, Navy. We will ensure their names are not forgotten.
 
WANTED
Volunteers wanted to attend museum during open weekends - would suit retired person within the Surrey/Sussex area.
 
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Aviation Archaeology - Mustang Recovery

 
THE TRAGIC LOSS OF ALEKSANDER PIETRZAK
POLISH PILOT OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
Remembrence
 
Excavation of Mustang III FX876

The dig continues!

Excavation of Mustang III FX876

Kevin searches the spoil heep for important small fragments

Excavation of Mustang III FX876

A prop blade and hub surfaces after more than 60yrs of being buried!

Excavation of Mustang III FX876

The prop and hub is safely recovered

Excavation of Mustang III FX876
Some con rods from the shattered Packard Merlin Engine
Excavation of Mustang III FX876
Our digger driver Brian who demonstrated some remarkable JCB skills!
Excavation of Mustang III FX876

Mel examining tell tale signs of oil stains in the ground

 
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