World War II dive bomber recovered from Lake Michigan

Capitano · Post by **Capitano** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:53 pm

A Dauntless dive bomber was pulled from Lake Michigan off the Waukegan shore this week. It is in remarkably good shape for being underwater for 65 years.

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009 ... -lake.html

Paul

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Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:24 pm

It does look pretty good

Post by **Editor** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:48 pm

Awesome, I wonder what version of the plane SBD.

GAJouette · Post by **GAJouette** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:33 am

That SBD is in amazing condition after 65 years underwater!I'd love to see the ol'bird restored.
Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Vincent Biondi · Post by **Vincent Biondi** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:56 pm

Great find.
Truely, one of the best dive bombers of WW2.
Vincent.