German WWII pilot and crashed plane discovered

[tomredmayne]

The remains of 19-year-old Hans Wunderlich had lain undiscovered since his aircraft, believed to be a Messerschmitt, came down in farmland near Birkelse, a village 155 miles northwest of Copenhagen, in October 1944. His body and the plane's wreckage was found by Klaus Kristiansen and his 14-year-old son, Daniel.

Mr Kristiansen said: "We went out to the field with a metal detector. I hoped we might find some old plates or something for Daniel to show in school."

http://news.sky.com/story/remains-of-ge ... s-10812666

[Old Git John]

A double edged story this, apparently it was the lad who found the pilot, which must have caused him much stress/shock, but also great pride.

However, the second edge is a happier event, in that the family of Hans will by now have had a chance to give the 19 year old hero a proper burial.

It was shown on t.v. news a week or so ago, thanks Tom, for posting the news report by Sky. Nice that detectorists can bring closure in so many different ways.

[tomredmayne]

He unfortunately has no living family left so will be buried in a war cemetery in Denmark most likely John.

[dig-it-pete]

Interesting story - I wonder why the rest of the plane was buried so deep at 16 feet?

[Old Git John]

He unfortunately has no living family left so will be buried in a war cemetery in Denmark most likely John.

What a shame, but at least he will now have a fitting burial. Thank you Tom.