P39Q recovered

Discussion in 'World War 2' started by Adrian Roberts, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. Adrian Roberts

    Adrian Roberts Active Member

    I've been sent this very interesting link on the recovery of a P39 from a lake in Russia. It's been possible to trace its complete history. Apparently it is now in the UK awaiting restoration


    Bell P39Q-15BE 44-2911 Airacobra
     
  2. morse1001

    morse1001 Guest

    A very good find and in remarkable good weather. Another one that I hope they restore and put on display.
     
  3. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Why can't more things go down in fresh water?! Good find, AR.
     
  4. spidge

    spidge Active Member

    Discussed this on "another" forum last year. Lot of politicking and money changing hands etc etc. Glad it has been resolved.
     
  5. Kyt

    Kyt Άρης

    I hope they get the restoration carried out, even just for a static display and they retain the Soviet markings.

    Cheers Adrian
     
  6. Hawkeye90

    Hawkeye90 Guest

    Interesting how you can see where the USAF emblem had been previous to being repainted. Almost like age rings in a tree!
     
  7. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Great analogy, H90, she really has survived her time under water really well.
     
  8. Adrian Roberts

    Adrian Roberts Active Member

    Thought I'd seen it before; I don't think I can have got involved with the previous thread.

    Welcome over here, Hawkeye!
     

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