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Old 8th August 2011, 12:04
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LANCASTER PD309 was recovered in BELGIUM!
Hello,

I have the pleasure to close the last chapter of this old topic http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showth...ancaster+PD309

by recovering the wreckage of Lancaster PD309 this Saturday; thanks to the brave gathered volunteers, a skilled crane drive and... the no so disgusting wet weather of this bright Summertime

The recovery made an hit on the Belgian national TV
http://www.rtl.be/videos/video/349189.aspx

We recovered the 4 RR in quite good state but very few wings and fuselage parts from a deepth of about 4 m.
Now, I hope to welcome the family of the Aussie pilot (the skilled and courageous F/O Clarence Roy PEGG DFC) in the near future.
Thanks also to the TOCH forum members to unearth the truth about the real location of PD309.

Best regards
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Old 8th August 2011, 18:27
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Re: LANCASTER PD309 was recovered in BELGIUM!
Clin ,

Good job

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Old 8th August 2011, 19:10
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Re: LANCASTER PD309 was recovered in BELGIUM!
Clin,
Job well done. Crew were luckey and as far as I know all survived. I've problems to understand the French speaking text of the video. Is it correct that the crash location was about 8 km S of Beauchevais and the crew baled out in the Jodoigne area ?
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Old 8th August 2011, 21:00
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Re: LANCASTER PD309 was recovered in BELGIUM!
Yes, PD309 crashed near Sart-Risbart (a small village of Incourt), along the Longueville road.
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