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The Buried Spitfires of Burma Andy Brockman

The Buried Spitfires of Burma By Andy Brockman

The Buried Spitfires of Burma by Andy Brockman


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An enthralling historical detective story of a dream becoming an obsession, in a post-truth world of 'alternative facts' and 'fake news'

The Buried Spitfires of Burma Summary

The Buried Spitfires of Burma: A 'Fake' History by Andy Brockman

Rumours of buried Spitfires from the Second World War have spread around the world for seventy-five years. In April 2012, the press reported that the UK had negotiated an agreement with Myanmar for the recovery of twenty crated Spitfires, reportedly buried after WW2. Astonishingly the agreement came about through the single-minded determination of a farmer, David Cundall. Armed with a high-tech survey showing mysterious shapes under the surface of Yangon International Airport, David's expedition is equipped with JCB excavators. But instead of Spitfires, the team unearths a tale of fake history. The Buried Spitfires of Burma explores what happened next as David Cundall's dream unravelled over the course of a historical 'whodunnit' that spans seven decades and three continents. It follows one of the most bizarre stories since the sensational Hitler Diaries hoax.

About Andy Brockman

Andy Brockman specialises in the archaeology of modern conflict and heritage crime. He has directed excavations on the Burma spitfires, a Home Guard training school, and a WW1 anti-aircraft gun site in London. A historical researcher for documentaries shown on Channel 5, Channel 4, the BBC and Time Team, he also owns and edits heritage current affairs website thePipeLine. Tracy Spaight is Director of Special Projects at Wargaming.net. He has developed interactive exhibits and augmented reality applications for museums, including an AR experience for the Kursk 75th anniversary, and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland for the NMRN.

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GOR011366716
9780750993852
0750993855
The Buried Spitfires of Burma: A 'Fake' History by Andy Brockman
Used - Very Good
Hardback
The History Press Ltd
20200601
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