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Fisherfolk in Lamongan discovers a plane wreckage, believed to be that of the Dutch

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Jakarta, IO – A resident of Lamongan was shocked when he discovered the wreckage of a combat aircraft found in Weru village, Paciran, East Java.

In a viral video lasting about 1 min 22 sec the fisherman can be seen standing next to the plane part lying on a beach. He said he found it when he was at sea catching fish on Sunday (21/5).

Zaki Yamani, a history buff from the Begandring Soerabaia community, suspects it was part of the wing of a Dutch plane.

“It looks like the right wing,” Zaki said, reported Detik, Thursday (25/5).

“I believe it is part of a Martin 166 WH-3 bomber. People often call it Martin bomber.”

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According to him, he recognized that the aircraft belonged to ML-KNIL (Militaire Luchtvaart Koninklijk Nederlandsch Indisch Leger) or the Royal Dutch Air Force based on an old photo he got from his friend.

The rusted part was found at a depth of 30 meters, 14 miles off the shore. The discovery has been reported to relevant authorities. (un)

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