Owen Posted July 18, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2009 All, The U S Navy is taking steps in preparation to recovery a WWII training plane that went down in Michigan. They are seeking comments from the public. Please read the potice posted below, give it some consideration, and post your thoughts. For those wishing to put their thoughts on paper, the mailing address is: Mr. Buddy Macon National Naval Aviation Museum 1750 Radford Blvd., Suite C Pensacola, FL 32508 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++ The Department of the Navy (DON) through the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) is taking steps to recover, conserve and restore a World War II-era F6F-3 Hellcat fighter aircraft (Bureau Number 25910) from Lake Michigan and eventual delivery to the NNAM. The aircraft in question has combat history by its assignment to VF-38 during the time the squadron flew in the Pacific Theater during the Solomon Islands campaign. In as much as the aircraft resides in State owned waters of Michigan, the DON through the NNAM is working with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to satisfy the needs of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. One of the sections of this process is to invite public comment about this undertaking and its possible positive or negative effect upon this historic property. The aircraft in question currently rests in 260 Foot of water and will require ROV type vehicles as well as divers. The method of operation will be the same that has been utilized by the NNAM in over 35 successful recoveries. Comments are requested on the undertaking from the general public and the Warbird Resource Group, the latter an appropriate choice due to its international online network. Buddy Macon Deputy Director National Naval Aviation Museum NASP, Fl. 32508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted July 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 18, 2009 I'm thrilled that the recoveries are continuing from the lake. You simply will not find aircraft in better shape! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted July 24, 2009 In general snail mail letters are preferred. Address them to: Mr. Buddy Macon National Naval Aviation Museum 1750 Radford Blvd., Suite C Pensacola, FL 32508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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