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RMAllnutt
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I don't know how many of you have seen this on the flypast forum, but a Fw-190 was recovered in remarkable looking condition from a Norwegian fjord yesterday. Fantastic news!!!

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http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=64232&page=1&pp=30

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That is very exciting! :D Too bad they can't find more like that one! 8)
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Looks like someone managed to yank the machine guns out of the nose before the recovery.
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MGs and panels were recovered some time ago to prevent theft and also ascertain state of preservation

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Wow...amazing condition!
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Saw the original post--absolutely amazing.

Anybody see signs of how/why it went in? Battle damage?

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Anybody else see 2 sets of numbers?

I read Black 16 and Yellow or Orange 15

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