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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
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Some of the team looking on as the JCB does it's stuff!

Excavation of Mustang III FX876

The spoil heap is carefully sifted for any small important finds

Excavation of Mustang III FX876
Melvin sorting through the wreckage
Excavation of Mustang III FX876
An Engine Starter is recovered - note the instruction label
Excavation of Mustang III FX876

Part from the Oil System complete with label - a nice find

Excavation of Mustang III FX876
The prop blade after some initial cleaning
Excavation of Mustang III FX876
The carberetor from the mighty Packard Merlin Engine
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