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Any Lake Michigan recoveries planned soon?

Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:31 am

Just wondering if anyone has any scoops they can share in regards to future recoveries.

Re: Any Lake Michigan recoveries planned soon?

Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:46 am

Pat

Been a few over the last few years and I assume NMNA are working there way through. The F6F and F4U are making good progress as is an SBD.

NMNA probably have the TBD in mind for a recovery at some stage and possibly another SBD which is a Operation Torch veteran - originally slated for last year but went for the FM-2 instead. I would have thought the SBD would be the next one and possibly this year but I am sure they depends on so many other things.

Mark

Re: Any Lake Michigan recoveries planned soon?

Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:31 am

Are they still relying on sponsorship for the recoveries (especially with ongoing sequestration) Mark?

Re: Any Lake Michigan recoveries planned soon?

Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:41 pm

Relying on sponsorship, Yes.

Re: Any Lake Michigan recoveries planned soon?

Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:08 am

Here's another Wildcat recovery I wasn't aware of that happened just six months ago (on 'Doomsday' 12-21-2012). It looks like they are still steadily pulling them up on a regular basis.

http://www.eaa.org/news/2012/2012-12-12_enthusiasts-invited-to-see-rescued-wildcat.asp
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