http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/6577629.stm

A rare World War I bomber that was discovered in a maharaja's elephant stable in India has been painstakingly restored on behalf of the UK's Imperial War Museum. The remains of the De Havilland DH9, built in 1918, were discovered amid piles of elephant saddles near the Palace of Bikaner in the state of Rajasthan.

"Finding the remains of a DH9 is like discovering a treasure chest," said Guy Black, who restored the plane for the museum. "It's the only one in Britain."

It is thought that the DH9 will be far more successful as a museum exhibit than it was as a bomber. During the war many had to ditch behind enemy lines because of engine failure.

Hi Stephen

Fantastic! - The only downer is that when I spotten the "BBC" in your link I hoped a TV docco might be hot on the heels of the news item... hmmm maybe... we'll have to wait and see on that...

I'll edit it!

All the best

Rowan

It's always neat to see an extraordinary find like this brought back to life... Thanks for sharing.

More pics, more pics,
Look what Roden has in progres
http://www.roden.eu/IMG/423/423.jpg

Lars

Just bringing this up in honour of the immenent release of the 1:48 Roden DH 9

She is in the news again.

http://vimeo.com/73617152

That's absolutely brilliant preservation work. Now all we need is a "Niner",injected in 1/72 scale.........Roden huh? huh? please?