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P47 recovered from crash site.

Stories Discuss P47 recovered from crash site. in the World War II - Aviation forums; This appeared in my hometown newspaper this morning and I thought to share. It isn't really "new" news, the recovery ...

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    P47 recovered from crash site.

    This appeared in my hometown newspaper this morning and I thought to share. It isn't really "new" news, the recovery took place years ago, but anytime a warbird is featured on the front page of any newspaper I cheer a little bit inside. Cheers.

    Illinois man rebuilding plane that crashed in Green Swamp in 1944 | StarNewsOnline.com



    I am not exactly sure why it had to be published twice, but in the interests of completeness the other url is here.

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    Epic, most of us on this forum would love to restore a aircraft like that

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    That's a fantastic story! Thanks for sharing

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    Good stuff mate!

    (Usual attention to detail too that only newspapers and politicians can manage: P-47 'B' Thunderbolt...)

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    Great story.


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    Thanks for sharing DP!

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    I'm so jealous!

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    Cool story! Thanks for sharing.


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