Pilot's remains embedded in tree!
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Absolutely incredible story - recovering the remains of a pilot in Germany.  A must read. A video is included.


http://worldwarwings.com/p-47-thunderbolt-pilots-remains-discovered-embedded-tree-72-years/


 

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#2

Wow! You are so right Marion, what an incredible story! Thanks so much for posting this.


Randy

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#3

Very interesting Marion. Those DPAA guys do great work. They weren't mentioned, but were certainly involved at some point.

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
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