followup on Cape York Wreck
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:02 pm
Dear all,
After reading the news articles about the wreck discovery at Cape York, I was interested, and hopeful that this could be the B-17F "Pluto" that is MIA.
With the assistance of Ben Cropp, the person who found it who shared his photos and video, we reviewed the images and I asked a number of wreck experts to comment on what they saw, specifically features like the landing gear, wing spar and engines. You can read the report here:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/people/visitors/cropp/
In my opinion, until more definitive proof is located, the exact identity of this wreck is unknown. At present, it appears to be a C-47 (or derivative type like DC-3 or C-49)
The good news was in the course of this news story, we have gotten in touch with former crew member, Joe Hirsh and the grandson of one member of the crew, Stanley A. Loewenberg. In addition, I had the chance to meet General Ramey's daughter in May.
All info on B-17F "Pluto" is listed on this page, including a google earth file of its know flight path and final radio call.
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b ... 24384.html
Should any further news develop, hopefully we will hear about it. I hope this Cape York wreck is able to be positively ID'ed.
Best,
After reading the news articles about the wreck discovery at Cape York, I was interested, and hopeful that this could be the B-17F "Pluto" that is MIA.
With the assistance of Ben Cropp, the person who found it who shared his photos and video, we reviewed the images and I asked a number of wreck experts to comment on what they saw, specifically features like the landing gear, wing spar and engines. You can read the report here:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/people/visitors/cropp/
In my opinion, until more definitive proof is located, the exact identity of this wreck is unknown. At present, it appears to be a C-47 (or derivative type like DC-3 or C-49)
The good news was in the course of this news story, we have gotten in touch with former crew member, Joe Hirsh and the grandson of one member of the crew, Stanley A. Loewenberg. In addition, I had the chance to meet General Ramey's daughter in May.
All info on B-17F "Pluto" is listed on this page, including a google earth file of its know flight path and final radio call.
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b ... 24384.html
Should any further news develop, hopefully we will hear about it. I hope this Cape York wreck is able to be positively ID'ed.
Best,