An Australian warplane disappeared 82 years ago. Now, it's been found

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An Australian warplane disappeared 82 years ago. Now, it's been found

After more than eight decades, James Burrowes had just about given up hope of ever knowing what truly happened to his uncle Tom, an Air Force crew member who disappeared in World War II.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Great news!

 

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A component modification plate from Beaufort A9-211, indicating manufacture serial number 211.

 

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The manufacturer's compliance plate from the starboard aileron of Beaufort A9-211, indicating manufacture serial number 211.

 

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An Australian warplane disappeared 82 years ago. Now, it's been found

After more than eight decades, James Burrowes had just about given up hope of ever knowing what truly happened to his uncle Tom, an Air Force crew member who disappeared in World War II.

www.abc.net.au

So many that have died since the beginning of WWI and have not been identified. Many rests in graves only bearing the word, UNKNOWN. Many, many more rest in locations that are still unknown. It is amazing the work that is going on around the world to find and identify the remains.
All friend and enemy alike have earned a small plot of ground with a marker bearing their name where they can rest in eternal peace.