Another one saved / reclaimed!

[Stan Leschert]

This was sent to me by one of the members of our local club.
This will cost some beans, but I think that they have the backing to do this job properly.

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[ASTFU]

Very cool story,I hope it gets done.

 

[JAYHAWK 1962]

Great story thanks for sharing

 

[Troll1216]

WOW..... Great story.

 

[cessnatwin]

Great story, thanks!

 

[mckeeranger]

That's awesome!

I remember when they brought "Glacier Girl" home to rebuild.

Glacier Girl - The Lost Squadron (Recovery of a P-38 from beneath a Greenland ice cap)

We used to take Boy Scouts to visit her, in Middlesboro KY, until she was sold to a guy in Texas. We were sad to see her leave.

 

[Takai13]

Both of those stories are incredible. History is only a collection of moments that need to be remembered. And both of these are moments that need to be remembered.

Thank you for sharing.

 

[Pinz25086]

Thanks for sharing this. It is nice to hear a news story that is positive once in a while. I hope to be able to see it when the restoration is complete.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Thanks for this historically significant thread. GREAT story(s).

 

[Karl kostman]

That a great story this one gave me chills watching it Truly amazing and thanks for sharing!
KK

 

[hwcurtice]

I can watch, but was not able to listen. Was this plane empty when found? What I mean is, did the pilot bail out befor it landed in the water?

Looks like a heck of a restoration project too.

 

[Freight Dog]

Great Story! Thanks for sharing it.
Freight Dog

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I can watch, but was not able to listen. Was this plane empty when found? What I mean is, did the pilot bail out befor it landed in the water?

Looks like a heck of a restoration project too.

His remains were found inside the cockpit.
R.I.P.

 

[sandfarmer]

Great thread, I've just spent the last hour reading a watching video of the Glacier Girl recovery, Awe inspiring and tear jerking!

 

[StreetbikeDepot]

Full story and better pics here....

P-39 Airacobra recovered from Mart- Jarv lake Northern Russia