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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mefustae on April 28, 2012, 06:17:01 am

Title: Shrinkwrapped Spitfires beneath Burma
Post by: Mefustae on April 28, 2012, 06:17:01 am

Just saw a report linked over on slashdot about the possibility of intact Spitfires buried in Burma (http://www.smh.com.au/world/burmese-treasure-weve-done-some-pretty-silly-things-but-the-silliest-was-burying-the-spitfires-20120415-1x1kn.html) back in 1945. Seeing as these were still in their crates, wrapped against the elements, there's a good chance they'd still be in good condition if they can be dug up. It'll be nice to have a few extra working Spitfires around nowadays.

I love it war relics are found in good condition, and this sure as hell beats dragging degraded tanks out of Russian bogs. Plus, I couldn't resist the excuse for making an incredibly bizarre, yet wholly accurate, thread title.

Title: Re: Shrinkwrapped Spitfires beneath Burma
Post by: headdie on April 28, 2012, 07:45:38 am

I was hoping they had found one of them, the problem here is the RAF destroyed the records of where they were buried though they have some suspected locations, fingers crossed a few are ok

Title: Re: Shrinkwrapped Spitfires beneath Burma
Post by: jr2 on April 28, 2012, 08:09:27 am

This (if they are found) is cool.  :cool: :yes:

Title: Re: Shrinkwrapped Spitfires beneath Burma
Post by: headdie on April 28, 2012, 08:47:33 am

This i the artical i think i first read about it
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17710598

this from the Telegraph is a little theatrical but goes more into the reasons they were buried
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/9228910/Its-Spitfires-at-dawn-in-Burma.html

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Title: Re: Shrinkwrapped Spitfires beneath Burma
Post by: Dilmah G on April 28, 2012, 11:42:39 am

There have been maaaaany rumours about similar things in Aus re: shrink-wrapped Spits. This is some cool **** though.