Quite a discovery in the depths of Lake Muskoka.
The OPP confirms the discovery of a Second World War aircraft that crashed and went missing over Lake Muskoka.
The initial discovery was made by members from the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit using side-scan sonar technology.
A dive was conducted at the crash site on July 27, 2010 at which time they also used a Remote Operated Vessel .
Evidence clearly identifies the aircraft that was involved in a mid-air collision over the lake on December 13, 1940, while searching for another aircraft that went missing the day before.
Police divers have recovered personal effects belonging to the pilot, 24-year old Flight Lieutenant Peter Campbell of the Royal Air Force and 27-year old observer, Leading Aircraftsman Theodore (Ted) Bates from Guelph,of Royal Canadian Air Force.
The Coroners Office and the OPP are satisfied that their missing persons case has been solved and that it is likely that remains are no longer recoverable.
The airmens personal belongings are currently being treated in Ottawa to assist in their preservation.
Once completed, the items will be returned to the next-of-kin who have since been notified of the Nomads discovery.
The exact location of the aircraft will remain confidential in the interest of protecting the site.
