Found P40 in Egypt

[Coyote Chris]

Re: Found P40 in Egypt

P-40 DISCOVERED AFTER 70 YEARS
(http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#206678)

(http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news...6678-1.html)An
early model RAF Curtis P-40 Kittyhawk (Warhawk) wearing markings from
the 260 Squadron and likely lost in 1942 was found last month largely
intact in western Egypt's Al Wadi al Jadid desert, and researchers may
now have identified its last pilot. The aircraft has been photographed
sitting on its belly with the canopy nearly closed. It is suspected to
be that of Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping, who went missing while
ferrying a damaged Kittyhawk with markings "HS-B." If so, it could be
associated also with Canadian ace James Francis "Stocky" Edwards. The
aircraft's resting place is 200 miles from the nearest town and no
evidence of the pilot's remains have been found. A museum may now
attempt to recover the aircraft, but there are complications. Video
after the jump.

http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/2211-full.html#206678

[Desertdawg]

Re: Found P40 in Egypt

On the CBS Evening News last night they said that the Brits are sending a team down to search for the pilots body. What an interesting story, will be quite special if they do find and bring him home.

[Coyote Chris]

Re: Found P40 in Egypt

On the CBS Evening News last night they said that the Brits are sending a team down to search for the pilots body. What an interesting story, will be quite special if they do find and bring him home.

I hope they do find him. With the new space cams they now have, you would think if he is out in the open, you could find him by checking the 1000 sq miles he is probably in. Then they can try and find the last man from the "Lady Be Good"