WWII Spitfires found in Burma

[deadernie]

Never before used, crated and buried 40ft. underground.

Spitfires buried in Burma during war to be returned to UK - Telegraph

 

[tnuce10]

That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing

 

[CobraBob]

That is quite a story. Sure would have been a bummer if after all these years, all that money and all his time, if he wouldn't have been able to move them out of Burma. I know the government won't be making any claim on the aircraft, but I wonder what they mean by "he would be entitled to a share in them". Who else would get a share since this is his project and his find. :??:

 

[boostedpimp]

that's awesome

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

WOW I can't wait to see the video of those air shows with almost 20 Spitfires flying in formation!:rockon:

 

[Siege]

Hopefully they come out of the ground in better shape than the Tulsa time capsule car.

 

[bluebosss197]

Hopefully they come out of the ground in better shape than the Tulsa time capsule car.

I was there for the opening of that Belvedere and it was bad. It wasn't beyond repair, but it would have taken quite deep pockets to restore. Hopefully the aluminium has held up in the Spits.

 

[GOTSVT?]

My dad spends most of his time in the burma jungles.

 

[only a gt]

Great find. I love the Spitfire, I've been fascinated with it since I was a little kid. They are an incredible piece of history for sure.

 

[CobraRed01]

Yes, good find. Another article suggests they are Griffon-powered MK XIV's....many still in their shipping crates with parts coated in sealant. 60+ years is along time though. Hopefully we will all be pleasantly surprised. Love Spits, Mossie's and FW-190's. Beautiful warbirds.

As an aside...if you are looking for some good amateur warbird photography...give this site a browser. My Rezound is filled with shots from this site.

Military Aviation Photography • FighterControl • Military Aviation Forum

 

[Ironhand]

Umm...

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/road-side-pub-17/844978-buried-treasure-aircraft-buffs.html

 

[deadernie]

Umm...

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/road-side-pub-17/844978-buried-treasure-aircraft-buffs.html

Oops.
:shrug:

 

[canibus]

That's crazy.

 

[01cobravortech]

My dad spends most of his time in the burma jungles.

Stallone...?

 

[SilvrStang]

Wow too cool!

 

[CobraBob]

I was there for the opening of that Belvedere and it was bad. It wasn't beyond repair, but it would have taken quite deep pockets to restore. Hopefully the aluminium has held up in the Spits.

I well remember that one. I still feel bad for the guy who won the car in the raffle contest.

 

[black4vcobra]

Cool story, but unless those planes were sealed in a vaccum, they are gonna look bad...

 

[Siege]

I was there for the opening of that Belvedere and it was bad. It wasn't beyond repair, but it would have taken quite deep pockets to restore. Hopefully the aluminium has held up in the Spits.

I well remember that one. I still feel bad for the guy who won the car in the raffle contest.

[threadhijack]

The company contracted to remove the rust seems to have a reasonable job at least making her appearance better.

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