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(WW2 P47)Thunderbolt elevated (from lake in Austria) - new pictures
Der Salzkammergut Internet Zeitung ^ | 14. Juni 2005

Posted on 06/14/2005 9:12:02 AM PDT by tophat9000

(google translate)
Thunderbolt elevated - new pictures
13.06.2005 - 21:10 Uh r

In the later in the afternoon hours, the Thunderbolt an American combat aircraft could be saved. The combat flier returned nearly intact again to the water surface and on particularly a wood rack intended for it was deposited. Up to the damage of the crash, he remained well preserved to some extent in the 60 years at the trusting sea-reason. As was to be experienced from press reports, it was to be reconditioned in Austria and then into the USA to be transferred. The salvage work remained secret nearly up to the conclusion. A German television team filmed the salvage and has here also the film rights.

Impressing and frightening at the same time the armament of this fighter. In addition, a memorial for our youth those was fired here a certification of a time deeply felt in with these weapons on humans.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: aircraft; fighters; p47; thunderbolt; ww2
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1 posted on 06/14/2005 9:12:03 AM PDT by tophat9000
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To: tophat9000

Gotta' love the Jugs!


2 posted on 06/14/2005 9:13:26 AM PDT by Mr. Jazzy (Bumper sticker "Martyrs or Marines: Who do YOU think will get the virgins?")
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To: tophat9000

Gotta' love the Jugs!


3 posted on 06/14/2005 9:13:45 AM PDT by Mr. Jazzy (Bumper sticker "Martyrs or Marines: Who do YOU think will get the virgins?")
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To: tophat9000; Aeronaut; Criminal Number 18F

Ping and thanks tophat.


4 posted on 06/14/2005 9:14:07 AM PDT by Archangelsk (Handbasket, hell. Get used to the concept.)
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To: tophat9000
Cool!

I'd love to see what the "nose art" reads.

5 posted on 06/14/2005 9:14:16 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: tophat9000

Cool! BTTT.


6 posted on 06/14/2005 9:14:48 AM PDT by Constitution Day (Burger-Eating War Monkey)
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To: tophat9000

Absolutely beautiful!

My favorite airplane of all time.

Only 23 or so are left, so this is a valuable find.


7 posted on 06/14/2005 9:15:02 AM PDT by Skooz (Really. No, I'm serious. I really mean it this time.)
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To: Aeronaut; Tijeras_Slim

Aviation ping


8 posted on 06/14/2005 9:15:57 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: tophat9000

Looks to be in pretty good shape.


9 posted on 06/14/2005 9:16:09 AM PDT by My2Cents
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To: tophat9000

Looks like a beautiful place to bail out.


10 posted on 06/14/2005 9:16:44 AM PDT by The KG9 Kid (Semper Fi!)
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To: tophat9000
In addition, a memorial for our youth those was fired here a certification of a time deeply felt in with these weapons on humans.

Gotta love those Google translations.

11 posted on 06/14/2005 9:16:51 AM PDT by Skooz (Really. No, I'm serious. I really mean it this time.)
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To: tophat9000

"Way cool, is it", says Master Yoda...

12 posted on 06/14/2005 9:17:02 AM PDT by gridlock (ELIMINATE PERVERSE INCENTIVES)
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To: martin_fierro

Very cool, thanks!


13 posted on 06/14/2005 9:18:07 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim (Now that taglines are cool, I refuse to have one.)
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To: The KG9 Kid

That's what I noticed too. The scenery is breathtaking.


14 posted on 06/14/2005 9:22:23 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (The theory of evolution is the great cosmogenic myth of the twentieth century - Michael Denton)
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To: Skooz

A gorgeous plane. I have seen one a bunch of times at Oshkosh, I think it is "Big Ass Bird" or something like that...

I have never really got the hang of the razorbacks, but I love the bubble canopy.


15 posted on 06/14/2005 9:23:06 AM PDT by rlmorel
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To: rlmorel

I finally saw my first about 6 years ago, and a year later saw one fly for the first time.

He flew right over me, and the ground shook. It was awesome.


16 posted on 06/14/2005 9:24:48 AM PDT by Skooz (Really. No, I'm serious. I really mean it this time.)
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To: tophat9000
This is cool I'll have to send these pics to my Army Aviator Dad.
17 posted on 06/14/2005 9:26:26 AM PDT by Rightly Biased (<><)
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To: Skooz

Man, aren't those radial engines JUST THE BOSS????


18 posted on 06/14/2005 9:26:38 AM PDT by rlmorel
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To: tophat9000

Not too shabby looking. A little armor-all ought to clean her right up.


19 posted on 06/14/2005 9:27:06 AM PDT by shekkian
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To: rlmorel

Yes, they are. P&R R2800 radial. Nothing sounds that cool.

Nothing.


20 posted on 06/14/2005 9:29:42 AM PDT by Skooz (Really. No, I'm serious. I really mean it this time.)
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