Materials scientists salvaging a rare WWII plane

Materials scientists involved in a restoration project to salvage a World War II aircraft from the floor of the English Channel

Work is currently being undertaken to raise a unique World War II aircraft from the floor of the English Channel just off the Kent coast. The Dornier 17 aircraft is the last of its kind, and lies in 50ft of water on the Goodwin Sands. The salvage is just the start of a two-year restoration project by the RAF Museum in Hendon in which Professor Mary Ryan and Dr Amy Cruickshank are involved. Mary and her group are analysing fragments, already brought to the surface, and are working to find ways to prevent the aircraft from corroding further. Link to the full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22380915