P39Q recovered

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

Cheers Adrian

 

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

 

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

 

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

Welcome over here, Hawkeye!