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Re the Whitley being recovered, it does seem as if it was out of fuel as none of the propellor blades look bent back as I think they would be if running when ditching.
Strangely, the undercarriage appears to have been down, I don't think as a result of being winched up, perhaps they landed on some mud flats or beach?
Also the nose is covered by what appears to be a fishing net, maybe a couple of days later a trawler snagged its net and found the Whitley when the tide went out?
If it is all black, then maybe another part of the net is draped over the rear fuselage?
It certainly looks in remarkably undamaged condition, although there is a large ragged hole in the starboard wing just past the engine mount, and both rudders look damaged.
One crew member also appears to have a large bandage on his head.
Very fetching footwear, presumably he lost his flying boots and someone lent him their slippers!!