Hagen Took Charge

Finally, in 2006, Hagen succeeded in getting to the crash site to further the project. Even though the fortress had managed to protect itself for decades, careful handling was required by the people. They began by dissembling the wings. Then proceeded to engines and lastly to tail stabilizers. Thereafter, they called an MI-8 helicopter that was entrusted with the job of transporting the pieces to the coast and then was burdened on a barge. The dissembled parts were carried to Lae located on the north coast of New Guinea.