BREAKING NEWS – Hellcat Raised From Lake Michigan!

Posted by Matt on November 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

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Lt. Walter Elcock sitting inside his F6F Hellcat - 1945

MONDAY – Warbird Radio has just confirmed that an F6F Hellcat has been successfully raised from Lake Michigan.  The F6F-3 sank on January 5, 1945 after a landing mishap on the USS Sable.  The pilot, Lieutenant J-G Walter B. Elcock, narrowly escaped with his life after plummeting into the freezing water.  Mr. Elcock will join us on Warbird Radio LIVE! – Tuesday to share his story.  Plus we’ll have updates on the plan for his “now safe on shore” F6F-3 Hellcat.  Stay tuned!

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