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Propeller thought to be from Second World War plane found wrapped up in peat bog

A propeller thought to be from a Second World War plane has been found wrapped in potato sacks in a peat bog, sparking an investigation.

A contractor initially thought he might have discovered human remains when he came across the sacks while carrying out peatland restoration work at Coire a’Bhradain on the isle of Arran.

Work is now under way to discover where the propeller came

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