Buried Spitfires

[Mayfly]

From an article in the Daily Telegraph...20 Spits

Found in Burma

[Hydealfred]

Very interesting - that would swell the ranks of Spitfires on the airshow scene (hopefully).

[Jigsaw]

Thanks for that Pam

I remember reading something about this years ago. Was very interested to read that.

[Dan4th]

That's Just Amazing!

I hope the entire thing is being committed
to video and the whole story will appear at
some point so we can all SEE it!

Fascinating!!!!!!!!

Danf.

[Mayfly]

Thanks for that Pam

I remember reading something about this years ago. Was very interested to read that.

As he's from Sunny Scunny I thought it may be you in disguise Jigs!

[Sploosher]

thats great news........

mind you, my eldest brother told me years ago that he heard of some more WW2 aircraft being buried in a field in LIncolnshire somewhere too,

I think he said Spitfire or Lancaster, but I cant remember though

[Xplumberlives]

There are LOADS of stories of military equipment being buried to either render it useless to an over-running enemy force or just to hide stuff that is either off inventory or needs to "DISAPPEAR" for a miriad of reasons!

Most ex American WW2 airfields in this country will have "CACHES" of STUFF buried within their original boundaries and of course it depends on how fastidious the troops doing the burying were. Much stuff has been found over the years but a massive majority must still be out there somewhere, waiting to be uncovered one day!

[Gaz]

There are LOADS of stories of military equipment being buried to either render it useless to an over-running enemy force or just to hide stuff that is either off inventory or needs to "DISAPPEAR" for a miriad of reasons!

Most ex American WW2 airfields in this country will have "CACHES" of STUFF buried within their original boundaries and of course it depends on how fastidious the troops doing the burying were. Much stuff has been found over the years but a massive majority must still be out there somewhere, waiting to be uncovered one day!

Indeed!

DW has said that there are loads of bits of B-47 buried all over Bruntingthorpe

[Xplumberlives]

There are LOADS of stories of military equipment being buried to either render it useless to an over-running enemy force or just to hide stuff that is either off inventory or needs to "DISAPPEAR" for a miriad of reasons!

Most ex American WW2 airfields in this country will have "CACHES" of STUFF buried within their original boundaries and of course it depends on how fastidious the troops doing the burying were. Much stuff has been found over the years but a massive majority must still be out there somewhere, waiting to be uncovered one day!

Indeed!

DW has said that there are loads of bits of B-47 buried all over Bruntingthorpe

The OLD maxim is OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND!

[Jigsaw]

Thanks for that Pam

I remember reading something about this years ago. Was very interested to read that.

As he's from Sunny Scunny I thought it may be you in disguise Jigs!

I'm not THAT bloody old

David Cundall is 62 ya cheeky moo and I have never been to Mingaladon Airfield (I don't think)

I'm pretty sure he is from Crowle (joost oop t'road).

Still glad you reminded me of this If they were prepared correctly, they would be in pretty good(ish) condition one would sudpect. The alternative (considering the fuselage/wing structure construction materials) is dust I guess

As Dave refers. Imagine what else is out there I would love to be involved with stuff like this (though my back would say otherwise at the moment )

[Xplumberlives]

Thanks for that Pam

I remember reading something about this years ago. Was very interested to read that.

As he's from Sunny Scunny I thought it may be you in disguise Jigs!

I'm not THAT bloody old

David Cundall is 62 ya cheeky moo and I have never been to Mingaladon Airfield (I don't think)

I'm pretty sure he is from Crowle (joost oop t'road).

Still glad you reminded me of this If they were prepared correctly, they would be in pretty good(ish) condition one would sudpect. The alternative (considering the fuselage/wing structure construction materials) is dust I guess

As Dave refers. Imagine what else is out there I would love to be involved with stuff like this (though my back would say otherwise at the moment )

Depending upon what state they are in after all this time it would be reasonable to expect at least some usable parts from each of the 20 airframes, shall be watching this with relish!

[Jigsaw]

Me too mate, thats why I was glad of the reminder.
I'm sure when he was there in the 90's the figure quoted was 12 MK XIV's but.........WHO CARES

[Xplumberlives]

Me too mate, thats why I was glad of the reminder.
I'm sure when he was there in the 90's the figure quoted was 12 MK XIV's but.........WHO CARES

The Mk XIVs would make more sense in line with the supposed date of their burial!

[MOD]

A great bit of news. Well done to Farmer Cundall ...

Let's hope they are in a good enough condition for at least one of them to be restored to flight.


Mod

[Hazzer111]

When they are back in the uk what will happen? I know I'm dreaming but it will be good if some or all are given to the bbmf

[Dan4th]

Well, I'll tell you what THIS Slimey
Murkin thinks...........

They should all be kept together at
one location and as many as possible
should be made-up out of the good
parts and put back in the air as their
OWN Flight of Spitfires!!!!!!!

Of course, it will all boil-down to.........

MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This, however, would be a world-wide
effort and not restricted to just the
British Isles, no?

The whole story is WUNNERFUL!

It will capture the imagination(s) of
aircraft fanatics EVERYWHERE

Danf.

[Yorkie]

On the issue of burried aircraft, I have it on good authority that there were enough spares to renovate the Halifax at the Yorkshire museum burried at the old RAF Clifton, the only problem was that Mercedes wouldnt give pemission to dig up the car park......

[10680]

The bloke was on The One Show last night.

Didn't seem a Done Deal. I think they still need to be located.

[Jigsaw]

The bloke was on The One Show last night.

Didn't seem a Done Deal. I think they still need to be located.

Indeed. There seem to be (as is usual) conflicting stories. Hopefully something will come of this in the near future.

[10680]

The bloke was on The One Show last night.

Didn't seem a Done Deal. I think they still need to be located.

Indeed. There seem to be (as is usual) conflicting stories. Hopefully something will come of this in the near future.

I think it's "We know theyr'e there. We've spoken to people who saw them buried" etc

But if/when they're recovered it should be interesting.

Talking of The One Show, did anyone watch it last night. Specifically the bit on black propaganda at Kingstanding on Ashdown Forest. It's a fascinating story/place.

[Xplumberlives]

Talking of The One Show, did anyone watch it last night. Specifically the bit on black propaganda at Kingstanding on Ashdown Forest. It's a fascinating story/place.

No, what did I miss?

[10680]

Talking of The One Show, did anyone watch it last night. Specifically the bit on black propaganda at Kingstanding on Ashdown Forest. It's a fascinating story/place.

No, what did I miss?

I'll put about it on a new topic.

[Varcs]

The interesting angle on this story is that if one country has admitted they buried crates of aircraft, maybe others will too? Who knows what wonders are still to be discovered in the far east?

[Sooty655]

Looks like this is kicking off again.

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Spitfire-Search-Resumes-In-Burma221239-1.html

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/hunt-lost-squadron-spitfires-heads-6384168

[Mayfly]

Hmmm I did see a the thread on Key forum had raised it's head again - I have my fingers crossed for Cundall it would be good to discover something.