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by West-Front
Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:36 am
Forum: Pacific Wrecks Updates & Information
Topic: Lost Planes - Lost Men
Replies: 0
Views: 5271

Lost Planes - Lost Men

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2008/2149496.htm 3 February 2008 Hundreds of Australian war planes crashed in Queensland, PNG, and the Pacific during WW2. Many haven't been found, and the remains of their crew still lie where they crashed. There's a global trade in souveniring th...
by West-Front
Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:09 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: The Beautiful and Priceless Wrecks at Ballale Island Removed
Replies: 14
Views: 17636

Re: The Beautiful and Priceless Wrecks at Ballale Island Removed

Solomon Star 01/07 WARPLANE remains controversially removed from Ballalae Island then held in a Ports Authority shed in Honiara have been quietly shipped to Australia. The four World War Two Japanese planes were removed from Ballalae in the Shortland Islands but trouble then erupted. Ninamo Otuana, ...
by West-Front
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Getting into the field
Replies: 8
Views: 20721

Mr.Chris wrote:Then leave the stuff in junk unrestorable condition there, and salvage everyhting else.
Which is what exactly ?.
by West-Front
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: The Beautiful and Priceless Wrecks at Ballale Island Removed
Replies: 14
Views: 17636

They have photos of it, and no many get out that way. Better to salvage it. I'm perplexed at what thats supposed to refer or mean. but thanks for posting it It isn't worth beans until it's restored. And alternatively if they DON'T wish to sell it to you - you'd have to respect that surely ? In a co...
by West-Front
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: The Beautiful and Priceless Wrecks at Ballale Island Removed
Replies: 14
Views: 17636

Hey if they really want a rice factory for a B-17E in a swamp It's what capitalism is all about Get the guy who's recovering SG for a third party to give the valuation for what its worth It's what capitalism is all about Pay corruption money to Museum officials in order to circumvent the official an...
by West-Front
Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:25 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: Getting into the field
Replies: 8
Views: 20721

Re: Getting into the field

Any jobs out there would be contradictory to your beliefs. Salvage people are not interested in the history, their motivation is money. They will rip skulls from a wreckage, just to salvage parts and pieces. Museums want displays and are willing to dislodge history to get their showpiece. About you...
by West-Front
Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: Wrecks & Losses
Topic: The Beautiful and Priceless Wrecks at Ballale Island Removed
Replies: 14
Views: 17636

Now somebody will get them restored, and back in the air.
Or sell them on to a third party and reap the profits I would suggest .
by West-Front
Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: Books, Video & Other Media
Topic: Band of Brothers Pacific sequel
Replies: 4
Views: 8341

There is a great website dedicated to the filming and production here http://www.pacificfans.com

I make a contribution to that site as well

Cheers
by West-Front
Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:30 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: west-front
Replies: 0
Views: 4044

west-front

Hi All Long time visitor to this site, admire JT's work and committment to pacific wrecks. I have a personal website at: http://www.west-front.com.au The details of which are: Our Aims and Objectives To provide an enduring commitment to honour service men and women of all nations parallels the value...