l -19 recovered from minnesota lake
Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:38 pm
a 47 year old minnesota national guard l-19 was recovered august 13th under 40 feet of water. the pilot did not survive the crash & was recovered 2 weeks later. the plane is near intact, obviously protected by silt all these years. also recovered were the pilot's parachute, log book & headset. the amazing thing is after seeing a pic of it is that it's in near intact condition after being raised. a testimonial to the salvor's expertise due to the fragile condition of such a light bird after so many years submerged in the drink. best, tom
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Sat Sep 17, 2005 12:34 am
Ok-I'm stumped what's a l-19. (oh-L-19 ie bird dog right?!)
For a secong I thought you were talking Japanese sub I-19.
For a secong I thought you were talking Japanese sub I-19.
Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:46 am
lower case l-19 can be deceiving to the eye. yes L L L L-19!! 
& WOULD LOVE TO SEE A JAPANESE SUB IN MINNESOTA!!
& WOULD LOVE TO SEE A JAPANESE SUB IN MINNESOTA!!
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Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:56 am
It'll be in the middle of the crop circles.