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Pat Carry
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Whats the latest? Are there still plans to recover it?

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Pat Carry wrote:
Whats the latest? Are there still plans to recover it?

Which one are you talking about? :drink3:

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A TBD Devastator somewhere off the California coast. It has been mentioned here before but I dont remember hearing anything about it recently.

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In recent years I've heard about a couple different TBD's off of California. Can't imagine what kind of shape they are in. Salt water/air is not good :drinkers:

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Pat Carry wrote:
Whats the latest? Are there still plans to recover it?

Which one are you talking about? :drink3:

This one viewtopic.php?f=3&t=39850&hilit=tbd+devastator

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NNAM is looking for a sponsor....any takers??
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NNAM is looking for a sponsor....any takers??
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Owen, If I had the money, I would.

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I'll send 20 bucks if it'll help... :-/ beyond that, I can't really afford it. But Lord knows I would if I could!

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Waiting for one thing or another last time I heard. Assume it is 'out of season' at the moment. Hopefully 2012! Any relevant anniversaries with regards TBD's this year??

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I'll take my chances with a Army Air Force plane. :drink3:

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Waiting for one thing or another last time I heard. Assume it is 'out of season' at the moment. Hopefully 2012! Any relevant anniversaries with regards TBD's this year??


Like Maybe MIDWAY and Coral Sea????????
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