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3. WWII Plane Found in Jungle with Coffee Still in Thermoses
Location: Papua New Guinea, Rabaul, New Britain
Year Found: 1972; Approximate Value: $9 million*
Undoubtedly, during World War II, the Boeing B-17E bomber known as the "Swamp Ghost" caused untold damage. That is, until enemy fire caused the aircraft to crash in the Papua New Guinean forests in 1942. In Rabaul, New Britain, during a raid on Japanese soldiers, the Swamp Ghost was brought down.
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WWII Aircraft Discovered in the Woods with Coffee Still Hot @reggiekelpie/Twitter.com
The aircraft was neglected for many years. The kunai grass and mire had kept it well preserved when it was found in 1972. When the Swamp Ghost was discovered, the cockpit still contained coffee thermoses. That's how intact it was. Some sources estimate that a WWII plane in this condition would be worth approximately $9 million.
