Flying Boat to be preserved in Pembroke Dock

Enthusiasts aiming to raise the wreck of a World War II plane from the seabed have a better idea of the task ahead of them thanks to some computer wizardry. A sonar survey combined with digital technology has led to the creation of 3D images of the Sunderland Flying Boat under 60ft of water off Pembroke Dock.

It has revealed new information about its condition, possible structural weaknesses and precise location.

A trust aims to recover, restore and eventually display the aircraft.

The Mark 1 Sunderland based at the former RAF Station sank without casualties in a gale in 1940 and was only discovered by divers decades later under 60ft (18.3m) of water.

The unique aeroplanes played a key role in the Battle of the Atlantic and Pembroke Dock became the largest flying boat station in the world. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7250390.stm

For more detailed information about the Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust's activities and research access their website on: www.pdst.co.uk