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    Default RAF P-40 found preserved on desert

    A very well preserved WW2 RAF P-40 Kittyhawk has been found on the Sahara Desert. Please see story:

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/pic...-in-Egypt.html

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    That was located in 2012 Bill, seems it's now on display at the El Alemein museum in Egypt.
    Here's a link from a couple of years ago with more pics of the wreckage you might find interesting.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    That was located in 2012 Bill, seems it's now on display at the El Alemein museum in Egypt.
    Here's a link from a couple of years ago with more pics of the wreckage you might find interesting.
    Very interesting and thanks ! It just came up on my newsfeed -- hmmm... I'm always interested in P-40 information as they are among my favorite WW2 planes.
    best,
    Bill

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    Interesting link within that link, Dave.
    Thanks for posting.

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    Neat, thanks for letting us know about this interesting artifact!
    Last edited by Future Pilot; 10-08-2019 at 11:04.

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    Yes I remember when they first found that aircraft back in 2012.



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