WWII P-47 Thunderbolt restored to flying condtion after being at the bottom of a lake in Austria.
Aug 28, 2017 08:54:44 #
Diptera
Loc: SW Idaho
The P-47 crashed and sank to the bottom of a lake in Austria. The pilot was rescued but the plane rested on the bottom of the lake for 60 years before it was salvaged and restored. It's first flight after restoration was in June 2017. I had not seen or photographed a P-47 until this past weekend. The plane, since restoration, has 30 hours flight time. For anyone interested in more detailed information google Dottie Mae, P-47 restoration.
Aug 28, 2017 09:01:17 #
Diptera wrote:
The P-47 crashed and sank to the bottom of a lake in Austria. The pilot was rescued but the plane rested on the bottom of the lake for 60 years before it was salvaged and restored. It's first flight after restoration was in June 2017. I had not seen or photographed a P-47 until this past weekend. The plane, since restoration, has 30 hours flight time. For anyone interested in more detailed information google Dottie Mae, P-47 restoration.
Very nice images! Interesting story!
Aug 28, 2017 09:27:13 #
Aug 28, 2017 11:15:38 #
Great shots and story of a serious restoration on a great old bird ... thnx for sharing ...
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