Diver recovery of Battle of Britain bomber

The Dornier 17-z has been submerged beneath 50 feet of water for over 70 years, but is in remarkably good condition

Southampton UK based Seatech Civil and Marine Ltd has been appointed as the main contractor for the recovery of a World War 2 German bomber shot down during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

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