Well, at least it's closer than Burma... "A radiological study is to be carried out on a former Highland quarry where WWII planes are believed to have been buried. The Highland Council is carrying out ground investigations and surveys at the former Kingsteps Quarry in Nairn. The works are being carried out to ensure the site can be used safely by the public as an amenity area in the long term. Surveys will be undertaken as a precautionary measure due to anecdotal evidence of possible buried WWII military aircraft at the site and to assess any impact from historical fly-tipping in the area. If present, aircraft parts disposed of may have contained very small amounts of radioactive contamination in the form of luminised paint which was used on dials on wartime planes. William Gilfillan, Highland Council’s director of community services said: “The surveys are a precautionary measure. “There have been word-of mouth accounts of planes being deposited in the quarry but no documentation has been found to support this. “The surveys will also check that any potential contamination from historical activities in the area does not pose an unacceptable risk to human health." http://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/survey-of-highland-quarry-to-check-for-buried-war-planes-1-3742716
