After the recovery of a rare Heinkel He 219 in Denmark in April, a just-as-rare German Heinkel He 115 floatplane has been recovered from the sea near Stavanger in Norway. The aircraft was lying on its back under 60 ft of water since World War II. Although it appears to be in a remarkable state of preservation, precaution will have to be taken to ensure corrosion does not set in now that the aircraft is out of the water.
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Petter Ramsdal
June 4, 2012 at 5:45 PM (UTC 2) Link to this comment
The plane is disassembled into 6 sections, the wings, nose section, center fusalage, tail section and the remaining engine. All will be placed in a large tank with fresh water and will remain there for 2 – 3 years to wash out the salt before restoration starts..
Patricia Whinnery Barber
June 4, 2012 at 7:49 PM (UTC 2) Link to this comment
It is incredible that this WWII artifact has been raised from its grave, to be restored for future generations to study. This has been a major endeavor on your part so congratulations to all involved. Pat W. Barber
jerry
October 24, 2012 at 2:58 AM (UTC 2) Link to this comment
it really somthing to see it raised. looking at that bent cross just make you think that where ever it was at there was fear. but as a aircraft quiet a project.
Ben C Marshall
January 12, 2013 at 12:16 PM (UTC 2) Link to this comment
I believe the HE-115 float plane still holds world records. Anyone know if there is one in a museum or operational today?
World Warbird News
January 12, 2013 at 1:08 PM (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Only one other He 115, reported as being in private storage in France.
DeWitt Burrows
February 28, 2013 at 4:54 PM (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Was it possible to recover any floats?
corrie
March 27, 2013 at 11:47 AM (UTC 2) Link to this comment
^^they floated away