Lancaster Mk.I NF920/KC-E 'Easy Elsie'

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Lancaster Mk.I NF920/KC-E 'Easy Elsie'

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Hi,

Made a stroll this afternoon to the bog where the remains of 'Easy Elsie' rest, near Porjus, Lappland (Laponia):

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What a sad sight..... :cry:
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And they just let it rot away there? :S
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Fantastic wreck :!: Nice :!:
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Post by Schffrs »

Sorry for the late reply:
And they just let it rot away there? :S
Soon after the emergency landing (crew OK), the Swedes removed the vital parts. When a little later the price for aluminum dropped, they didn't bother for the fuselage anymore and 'let it rot away'.
Now, the remains serve as a monument, with a 2 km wooden path leading to and around it, and an information sign is nearby.
And, mind you, these parts lie here for over 60 years now! Still the paint hasn't completely worn off, and my guess is that they can easily survive another 60 years...

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Post by sfeyenoord1 »

Ah okay, thought it crashed not that long ago, because the colors where still prety good :) But WWII, in that case it isnt that bad to let it stay there as a monument ;)
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