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canal excavation
Coverage of canal excavation in the Nexus archive.
- Remains of RAF pilot gunned down in the Battle of France are discovered after 86 years: Squadron leader is found sitting upright in cockpit during canal excavation works
The remains of an RAF Squadron Leader, who was gunned down during the Battle of France, were discovered 86 years later during canal excavation works. The pilot was found sitting upright in the cockpit, indicating the suddenness of his death.