Burma has signed an agreement with a British aviation enthusiast to excavate dozens of vintage Spitfire planes that were buried in Burma after World War 2 to prevent them from falling into Japanese hands. An aviation enthusiast spent 16 years locating the planes, which are believed to be in good condition since they were packed in crates before being buried. Excavation is set to begin by the end of October and is expected to uncover at least 60 Spitfires, the largest collection in the world, strengthening UK-Burma relations.

1. Lost Spitfires to be recovered
Burma has signed a deal with a British aviation enthusiast to allow the excavation of dozens of
vintage Spitfire fighter planes that have been buried since the Second World War.
The British Embassy said that the agreement was reached after discussions between president
Thein Sein and David Cameron during his visit to Burma earlier this year.
Aviation enthusiast David Cundall discovered the locations of the planes after years of
searching. The planes are believed to be in good condition, since they were reportedly packed
in crates and hidden by British forces to keep them out of the hands of invading Japanese.
Excavating is due to begin by the end of October.
Htoo Htoo, managing director of Mr Cundall’s Burma partner company said: “It took 16 years
for Mr Cundall to locate the planes buried in crates. We estimate that there are at least 60
Spitfires buried and they are in good condition.
“This will be the largest number of Spitfires in the world,” he said. “We want to let people see
those historic fighters, and the excavation of these fighter planes will further strengthen
relations.”
The British Embassy described the agreement as a chance to work with Burma’s new…
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