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World War Ii Sb2c-4 Helldiver Bomber - Politics, Business, Civil, History - Posted: 21st Aug, 2010 - 11:47am
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World War II Sb2c-4 Helldiver Bomber
Raising of Helldiver plane gets delayed
Divers have secured air bladders to the World War II SB2C-4 Helldiver bomber that has rested on the bottom of Lower Otay Lake since 1945, and it is scheduled to be brought to the surface and to shore early Friday morning. Ref. Source 1
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Interesting story behind the plane but I wonder how so much money can be spent on its recovery considering the economic times the US is in:
QUOTE "Oh man, look at that big old engine and tail, if that isn't a pretty sight," said Richard Frazar, whose father, E.D. Frazar, of Richmond, Tx., was forced to ditch the Helldiver into Lower Otay when the engine on the plane known as "The Beast," failed. He and Army Sgt. Joseph Metz of Youngstown, Ohio, survived the crash, swam to shore and hitchhiked back to their base at Ream Field in the South Bay. Both have since passed away, but some members of their family enjoyed the day of remembrance that came with the sight of the men's plane. Ref. Source 5
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