Graf Spee's eagle rises from deep

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Graf Spee's eagle rises from deep

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Divers have salvaged the 2m (6ft) bronze imperial eagle from the Panzerschiff Graf Spee, scuttled in the River Plate more than 66 years ago.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4702832.stm
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Good news! :clap:

Here I found more photos

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Hi all :D

Go to "der spiegel" website for more photos :D

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"Ich lasse mir doch mein Schiff nicht unter dem Arsch wegschiessen. Feuererlaubnis !"

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Go to the Naval History section viewtopic.php?t=525 for the Der Spiegel link
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