Finding Meyer's Missing Hercules

A project in Dorset, UK by grahame knott
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50 years after a stolen military aircraft crashes in the Channel, a team of wreck hunters are trying to discover what really happened.
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Funded: £6,286 of £6,000
Dates: Mar 12th -> Apr 11th (30 days)
Project By: grahame knott
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Latest News

We've Funded, and other news!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We are fully funded, and we couldn't have done it without you!Thanks to all of you, as of yesterday, we are fully funded! We are very excited that you all have put your faith in us, and that we can finally begin uncovering the truth.  The team have... (Read More)

Research Log #0004 - The Flight

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Painting Update, Stars & Stripes, Fox News and Delving into the Archives!

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Two quick updates before we get to Grahame’s trip to the archives… Painting Progress:  We have a new painting update from Simon Cattlin, the oil painting of the Hercules in flight is nearing completion, and it’s looking amazing. Simon has to... (Read More)

In 1969, an airman crashed a stolen C-130 into the English Channel. Now divers want to find the plane

April 3rd - via: stripes.com
A team of British divers hopes to raise 6,000 pounds ($8,430) on an all-or-nothing Kickstarter to find the plane and uncover the truth behind the crash. (Read More)

Painting Update, Press & Photogrammetry Introduction!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Painting Update from Simon Cattlin New update from our painter Simon! We heard from our painter, Simon, this week with a new progress photograph of the Hercules painting. As you can see, Simon has added more detail to the dramatic sky, and the... (Read More)

Research Log #0003 - The Morning Before

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone,  Today we bring you the third instalment of our research log, which talks through the morning of the theft of the Hercules. We follow Paul's movements, right up until he taxis the aircraft on the runway.  If you have any questions or... (Read More)

Research Log #0002 - Bolt in the Bay

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Painting Update PLUS articles from the BBC & The Times!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, we bring you exciting news today! Read All About It!  We have two articles in the UK news today about our campaign and search for Paul. From the BBC: Simon (of Deeper Dorset) and Henry (Paul's step-son) were both interviewed by the BBC, and... (Read More)

Research Log #001 - The Day Previous

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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