Dornier 17 to be lifted from 50ft below ocean.
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| Dornier 17 Sonar image. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/panels/13/may/bomber/img/graphic_1367513277.jpg |
They will have to immerse to aircraft in a water/citric acid bath for 18 months to stabilise the corrosion of the aluminium. After more than 70 years in the salt water this will be a delicate job. I hope all goes well, as this is the last surviving example of this aircraft.
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