Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hidden under three inches of sand for nearly 80 years, a small piece of history resurfaces. Join Karl Kjarsgaard on board the salvage tug 'River Thames' as he reveals a remarkable find from the wreckage of RCAF Halifax HR871 in the Baltic Sea.
About this Video:
In this update from Day 2 of the recovery mission, Karl shows off a flap control panel recovered from the bottom of the ocean. Despite 79 years underwater, the original combat paint and instructional stencils are still clearly visible—a testament to the preserving power of the Baltic's brackish waters.
The Discovery:
* How divers spotted a tiny corner of the panel sticking out of the sand.
* The Detail: Seeing the original "Lock Flap Lever" instructions still legible after decades.
* The Mission: How these recovered "treasures" will be restored for future museum display.
* Salvage Update: News on the upcoming recovery of the aircraft's flaps.
Production Credits:
Video produced by Peter C. Normann – foto & video.
Why Follow Us?
At Timekeepers Canada, we are dedicated to playing detective and saving aviation history. Every piece recovered from Halifax HR871 brings us one step closer to honoring the legacy of the crews who flew them.
#HalifaxHR871 #AviationHistory #RCAF #WWIIHistory #SalvageMission #HistoryRestored #BalticSea
Hidden under three inches of sand for nearly 80 years, a small piece of history resurfaces. Join Karl Kjarsgaard on board the salvage tug 'River Thames' as he reveals a remarkable find from the wreckage of RCAF Halifax HR871 in the Baltic Sea.
About this Video:
In this update from Day 2 of the recovery mission, Karl shows off a flap control panel recovered from the bottom of the ocean. Despite 79 years underwater, the original combat paint and instructional stencils are still clearly visible—a testament to the preserving power of the Baltic's brackish waters.
The Discovery:
* How divers spotted a tiny corner of the panel sticking out of the sand.
* The Detail: Seeing the original "Lock Flap Lever" instructions still legible after decades.
* The Mission: How these recovered "treasures" will be restored for future museum display.
* Salvage Update: News on the upcoming recovery of the aircraft's flaps.
Production Credits:
Video produced by Peter C. Normann – foto & video.
Why Follow Us?
At Timekeepers Canada, we are dedicated to playing detective and saving aviation history. Every piece recovered from Halifax HR871 brings us one step closer to honoring the legacy of the crews who flew them.
#HalifaxHR871 #AviationHistory #RCAF #WWIIHistory #SalvageMission #HistoryRestored #BalticSea
