 | WWII aircraft wing I found tonight!| Aircraft Pictures Discuss WWII aircraft wing I found tonight! in the World War II - Aviation forums; Sorry but all that is known about this wing is within this thread. Hopefully soon something will happen to finally ... |
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01-10-2007, 03:50 AM
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#91 | | Member
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Sorry but all that is known about this wing is within this thread. Hopefully soon something will happen to finally give some answers.  My camera still hasn't arrived! I was in the area of the wing today about mid tide and took the below pics with the evidence camera. I really dislike this camera.
I was surprised to see how much more the wing is exposed than compared to when I first found it. I still couldn't budge the thing though. I have also decided to just wait until nature digs this thing out, for I know if I get in there and try to get it, I'll tear it apart more than it already is. I'm trying to get the island manager to set this wing up somewhere for display when it's fully exposed. It amazes me how just a few short months ago this entire wing was burried in the sand.
Looking at this first picture: The tide was incomming. It goes out probably ten to fifteen feet away from the wing. | 
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01-10-2007, 04:57 AM
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#92 | | Der Crewchief
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Country:  | Wow lets hope that a storm does not come and take the wing back out to see.
So how often do you guys get really bad storms out there?
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01-10-2007, 04:57 AM
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#93 | | Der Crewchief
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__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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01-10-2007, 05:12 AM
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#94 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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01-10-2007, 06:18 AM
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Country: | There really are no bad storms out here. Seriously! I've been here three years and only once did a somewhat strong storm hit. We were a bit worried about that storm that hit Wake a few months ago though. Actually I beleive a big storm would do some good in getting this thing out of the sand.
Well, if you've got the money, get you a plane ticket to Ebeye, Marshall Islands. You can fly from Kwaj to Roi for free but, you can not stay on Roi. Bring some camping gear and we will visit some islands with a few local national friends I have out here.
Yea I know, easier said than done.
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01-10-2007, 08:08 AM
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#96 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | How do you fly from Kwaj to Roi for free. Seriously if I had the time I would do this.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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01-10-2007, 08:24 AM
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#97 | | Member
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On this plane!
It's like a ferry of sorts and it's free because the U.S. Army fits the bill! In fact, in this picture, the plane is comming from Kwaj. Only a 15 min flight. | |
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01-10-2007, 08:36 AM
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#98 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | Even for civilians if you are free. I have not been in the Army since October but I do hold a government ID Card because I work for the military in Germany.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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01-10-2007, 08:45 AM
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Yes, the flight is free for everyone. The only thing is, you will have to be escorted by the police to the outprocessing station. Local Nationals fly free every day...it's their only means of transportation most of the time.
If you hold an American ID card, even easier! If you are German it can still be done. Just understand this is an American Army base even if it looks like a resort. There are rules and regulations that must be followed.
And of course, for the record, I'll have to report this to MI, especially if you are German. It's still not a problem though. | |
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01-10-2007, 10:39 AM
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| Wrath, thanks for these pictures. We all apreciate it. Can you send some more of the smaller islands? Its almost like a picture postcard.
Any chance you can get down to take some pics of the Prinz Eugen?
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01-10-2007, 11:33 AM
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#101 | | Der Crewchief
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Originally Posted by Wrath1  Yes, the flight is free for everyone. The only thing is, you will have to be escorted by the police to the outprocessing station. Local Nationals fly free every day...it's their only means of transportation most of the time.
If you hold an American ID card, even easier! If you are German it can still be done. Just understand this is an American Army base even if it looks like a resort. There are rules and regulations that must be followed.
And of course, for the record, I'll have to report this to MI, especially if you are German. It's still not a problem though. | I know all about the rules. I am a US Citizen, hold a US Passport, and a US Army ID Card. I work on a US Army military base. The same base that I was stationed on when I was in the US Army.
Oh well I dont even have the time to visit atleast not in the near future.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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01-10-2007, 12:11 PM
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#102 | | Member
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I'll try to get more pics up here in a few days.!
The below pic is of one of the few outer-islands that are actually inhabited by people. The coral is such that we have to anchor our boat a few hundred yards out and walk to shore. I'm not sure of this island's name. I'll check on it though.
DerAdlerIstGelandet,
Too bad man! Let me know...being you American and hold the ID you hold, I can arrange for you to stay on Roi! I'm out of here in a few months though. | |
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01-10-2007, 12:27 PM
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#103 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | Wow that would be awesome, I would love to go and see this place. Too little time though my friend.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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01-11-2007, 05:56 AM
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#104 | | Member
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 Finally my new camera has arrived! 
Here is one of the first pics taken today by my new camera! I'll have more of the wing shortly! The wing isn't too far from this shot! | |
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01-11-2007, 08:33 AM
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#105 | | Senior Member
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Country: | Wrath, you gotta know you're killing us with these shots. It's 9:34am in Philadelphia and 26F. Sunny day, Dry, and cold. You're out in Paradise man. | |
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