RAF P-40 found in the Sahara???

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Found this on another forum could it be legit??? Either that or a very elaborate diorama? If it is stil there its got to be an amazing find that's ripe for restoration a genuine RAF P-40 :drool:

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DanO1978 wrote:It looks the real deal - but isn't that a modelling forum?

If it IS a model, that's a damned impressive one, mind.


Yeah thats why it almost seems to good to be true!!! It could be an amazing model or the real deal.
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The translation of the original post is:

My friend works in the Sahara looking for oil and gas. Recently, however, they came upon something completely different ... The plane lain for so many years no one bothered. The finder of the wreck told the RAF and were able to identify aircraft. We do not know why he was only at that particular place. It may puzzle some time find a solution.

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Google translation of the words reads that is was found by an oil exploration team and is the real deal!

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nigelblake wrote:Google translation of the words reads that is was found by an oil exploration team and is the real deal!


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Well, everyone knows the Sahara is the People's Desert... :heyhey:
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Ben H wrote:The translation of the original post is:

My friend works in the Sahara looking for oil and gas. Recently, however, they came upon something completely different ... The plane lain for so many years no one bothered. The finder of the wreck told the RAF and were able to identify aircraft. We do not know why he was only at that particular place. It may puzzle some time find a solution.


Well yes but you know that it could be faked. But it looks incredible just hope somebody gets it before its scrapped or end up like the Lady be good:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Be_Good_(aircraft)
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DanO1978 said:
We might approach the local Bedouin for an interview, but they'd probably turn us down for being so impertinent as to ask challenging questions...

You could always try offering him a few camels...chances are he'd probably still get the hump, but it might be worth a tug...

Apropos of nothing, he might be an Oasis fan, in which case some CDs will probably suffice.

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Why are you trying to palm the guy off, he's dune well in the first place? Just asp nicely how much he wants and hope its no mad amount! :pinkwafer:
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It was probably on a Sheikh-down flight when it went missing...
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Do you think they will find a Mirage next?
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It stood the sands of time well!!!
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If he has cows does that make him a milk-sheikh?
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If it can be recovered would make a fine addition to the BBMF......
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DanO1978 wrote:
neilesmith wrote:If it can be recovered would make a fine addition to the BBMF......


Compared to the stuff the BBMF operate, the P-40 is a very insignificant type in RAF history. Won't happen. And besides, they're being "given" a Mosquito, aren't they? :whistle:


Once we raise the money to get the bloody airframe! P-40 would be nice in the BBMF.

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JackyRIATWilson wrote:Once we raise the money to get the bloody airframe!


We?

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It would be interesting to see some more recent pics and even find out if, its still there?
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My guess is,its not a P40...its a Mirage :grin:

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Ben H wrote:
JackyRIATWilson wrote:Once we raise the money to get the bloody airframe!


We?


People's Mosquito project asking us, the aviation world, to raise money to get a "suitable airframe". :sleepy:

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DanO1978 wrote:
JackyRIATWilson wrote:
Ben H wrote:
JackyRIATWilson wrote:Once we raise the money to get the bloody airframe!


We?


People's Mosquito project asking us, the aviation world, to raise money to get a "suitable airframe". :sleepy:


They claim to already have one.


Claiming and actual proof are two different things unless there is hard evidence. Plus, if that airframe has been "given", where has it been till now? :question:

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DanO1978 wrote:
JackyRIATWilson wrote:
DanO1978 wrote:
JackyRIATWilson wrote:
Ben H wrote:
JackyRIATWilson wrote:Once we raise the money to get the bloody airframe!


We?


People's Mosquito project asking us, the aviation world, to raise money to get a "suitable airframe". :sleepy:


They claim to already have one.


Claiming and actual proof are two different things unless there is hard evidence. Plus, if that airframe has been "given", where has it been till now? :question:


Under RAF Coltishall, for 60+ years.



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Can someone search the Sahara on google earth and then let us know when they find this P40.

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Can we desist with the sniping at TPM? It's getting tiresome.

24left wrote:Can someone search the Sahara on google earth and then let us know when they find this P40.


Let us know how you get on with that. :lol:

If this is fake it is a very good one, right down to the smallest detail in the cockpit.
If it's real it's a significant find. Let's hope they can find it again!

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DerekF wrote:Can we desist with the sniping at TPM? It's getting tiresome.

24left wrote:Can someone search the Sahara on google earth and then let us know when they find this P40.


Let us know how you get on with that. :lol:

If this is fake it is a very good one, right down to the smallest detail in the cockpit.
If it's real it's a significant find. Let's hope they can find it again!


I didn't know that Dan, seems rather sad the airframe hasn't been out much in 60+ years I presume? You watch they won't be able to find it now!

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Mad Dan wrote:DanO1978 said:
We might approach the local Bedouin for an interview, but they'd probably turn us down for being so impertinent as to ask challenging questions...

You could always try offering him a few camels...chances are he'd probably still get the hump, but it might be worth a tug...

Apropos of nothing, he might be an Oasis fan, in which case some CDs will probably suffice.

Just don't ask him for a date!!!

He said he wouldn't get the hump, but he seems like a pikey, all he kept on about was having enough for a caravan!

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