Devastator discovered in the waters of San Diego
A military plane lost with a great historical significance, was found in waters off the coast of San Diego, and an effort is being made to get him out of the ocean floor.
Experts consider the TBD Devastator the Second World War as the "Holy Grail" of naval aircraft restorations. In the Battle of Midway important , The crews of naval destroyers were recognized for their heroism . However, shortly after the model was removed from active service.
" is extremely rare. There is no exposure in worldwide, "said Ed Ellis , the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. He said this could soon change, for resting in the waters near San Diego is a Devastator.
In 1941, a flight training North Island ended with the collapse and sinking of the aircraft. According to a report of the accident, the pilot survived and said: "A wave hit my left wing. The plane sank with the right wing first . A company
redemptions used sonar to locate the aircraft and a diver confirmed that it is a Devastator. The company did not disclose the location, but according to representatives of the museum, the aircraft is between 2 and 9 km from the coast, about 200 meters deep.
" is the Holy Grail of naval aviation and this is what we museum," said Ellis. In August 2010, the museum held a Helldiver recovery .
However, the recovery of Devastator will be more difficult and much more expensive. The museum is seeking sponsors to help achieve the $ 300,000 needed.
The museum has kept the location of the Devastator in secret for more than a decade, focusing on a specimen that sank near Miami. However, this latest project is halted for legal reasons. Another
Devastator, sunk near the Marshall Islands, would cost $ 2 million to be rescued, so the plane from San Diego won top priority.
Source: 10 News, 24 February 2011.
Experts consider the TBD Devastator the Second World War as the "Holy Grail" of naval aircraft restorations. In the Battle of Midway important , The crews of naval destroyers were recognized for their heroism . However, shortly after the model was removed from active service.
" is extremely rare. There is no exposure in worldwide, "said Ed Ellis , the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. He said this could soon change, for resting in the waters near San Diego is a Devastator.
In 1941, a flight training North Island ended with the collapse and sinking of the aircraft. According to a report of the accident, the pilot survived and said: "A wave hit my left wing. The plane sank with the right wing first . A company
redemptions used sonar to locate the aircraft and a diver confirmed that it is a Devastator. The company did not disclose the location, but according to representatives of the museum, the aircraft is between 2 and 9 km from the coast, about 200 meters deep.
" is the Holy Grail of naval aviation and this is what we museum," said Ellis. In August 2010, the museum held a Helldiver recovery .
However, the recovery of Devastator will be more difficult and much more expensive. The museum is seeking sponsors to help achieve the $ 300,000 needed.
The museum has kept the location of the Devastator in secret for more than a decade, focusing on a specimen that sank near Miami. However, this latest project is halted for legal reasons. Another
Devastator, sunk near the Marshall Islands, would cost $ 2 million to be rescued, so the plane from San Diego won top priority.
Source: 10 News, 24 February 2011.
See also:
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