Pete,
Your right, the news articles actually use the term 'impounded at Lae'.
http://theswampghost.com/news/2006/natl ... alert.html
You can read the PAC government's report on the salvage and its legality:
http://www.theswampghost.com/news/pac/
This is actually the interum findings
Yes, I have been interested in the history of that B-17 for many years, met its former crew members, and made a DVD and website about it.
http://www.theswampghost.com/
Regarding the truth, the PAC government report, that interviewed under subpoena the salvagers, their lawyer and other involved parties is the best source for the truth. That to me, is the closest we can hope to get to 'the truth'.
Very soon, look for a new update that covers all the news updates related to Swamp Ghost story in the past year, including:
- Photos of the wreck 'abandoned / impounded'
- Final report by the PAC / PNG government
- Audio & video transcripts of the entire hearings
- All news articles to date:
http://www.theswampghost.com/news/
Meanwhile, will continue to track the story and any future developments in the story of 'Swamp Ghost'.