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Originally Posted by Dowly
Very much this.
And if you recover, say, 1/4 of a tank and you restore it. It's not THE tank anymore,
most of it is just a replica.  |
I believe that is the plan, obviously it could have changed since the announcement but I'm fairly sure I saw somewhere that it is planned that the wreck will be washed thoroughly to get rid of the corrosion and water damage whilst at Cosford. I believe (of all things) citric acid will be used to help remove silt and the like. At this point it's hopeful that the original markings will be displayed and in good condition.
During this time, the museum at Hendon will be being overhauled and a new Battle of Britain display will be being created, once this is complete and the Dornier ready, then she will be taken to London and the conserved wreck put on display in the Battle of Britain section. Bringing together a Do-17, He-111, Ju-88, Bf-109 and Bf-110 in London for the first time since the 1940s.
EDIT - The Battle of Britain Beacon will likely be the final home for the Dornier, I think the design is still being mulled over, but it's going to be about 300ft high.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8682646.stm