World War-II aircraft discovered by British couple on a beach in England, after 76 years

With Britain reopening amid its relaxed lockdown, a British couple found the wreckage of a crashed World War II fighter jet on a beach in northeastern England, as per international news channel - CNN. The couple - Debi Hartley, a 51-year-old warehouse supervisor and her partner, Graham Holden, a 54-year-old lorry driver reportedly spotted the wreckage on a beach in Cleethorpes town while walking their dog Bonnie on Monday.  The aircraft is believed to be a Bristol Beaufighter TF.X, state reports.

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Here are photos of the wreckage : (Credit: Debi Hartley)

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The couple was reportedly unsure of the wreckage when discovered initially. Upon researching, they discovered the plane dated back to World War II. CNN reported that Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum has confirmed that the plane is a Bristol Beaufighter TF.X with serial number JM333, from the 254 Squadron RAF. The museum has stated to CNN that the aircraft crashed on April 21 1944 soon after take-off from nearby North Coates in Lincolnshire after both engines failed.

After Hartley's discovery, the Cleethorpes Coastguard took to Facebook to warn residents to not venture out onto the beach in search of more wreckage. The coastguard stated that 'fast incoming tides' and 'significant areas of mud and marsh' pose a safety risk to residents. It added that the site where the wreckage was found is now covered with sand again, making them harder to find.

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Inspite of Russia's rising Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that the nation will hold a military parade marking the 75th anniversary of the defeat over Nazi Germany in World War II on June 24. The celebration was postponed from May because of the coronavirus pandemic. Putin has ordered Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to start preparing for the event, ensuring safety, and minimizing risks of infection.

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The parade traditionally which takes place every year on May 9, was supposed to highlight Russia’s exception role in history and on the world stage, with leaders like France’s Emmanuel Macron and India’s Narendra Modi promising to attend. On Tuesday, Putin noted that “according to specialists,” Russia has passed the peak of the outbreak. The nation currently has 3,87,623 cases with only 4374 deaths. The country’s comparatively low mortality rate has raised questions among experts, but Russian officials deny manipulating any figures.