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Old 4th March 2004 | 17:41
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chimbu warrior
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A remarkable find indeed...............and quite a remarkable aircraft.

Only seven were ever built, but I dispute some of the facts reported in the article. Firstly, the aircraft was powered by a 750 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1690, and secondly, according to accounts I have read, the aircraft did not sink in deep water, and was in fact the subject of two salvage attempts. Sadly, it was during these attempts that further damage occurred, and it was suqsequently deemed uneconomic to repair.

Great effort by those who located it, and hopefully something can be salvaged and preserved to remind future generations of this bold expedition.
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