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"Clams Canino" wrote in message
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A German FW-190 fighter was rescuel after 60 years - in fresh water.

In remarkably intact shape. Note that you can still see the dreaded
swastika painted on the tail.
It's assumed this plane will be restored to museam or airshow condition.

http://www.luftwaffe.no/wreck/index.htm

-W




Nice link....thanks!

The Germans should have given their planes a good coat of Interlux
BottomKote before commissioning them for duty. ;-)