After the removal of B-17E 41-2446 "Swamp Ghost' in early May 2006, the salvage was haulted. The PNG government's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) began an inquiry into the sale of the bomber. This probe explored the legality and validity of the salvage.

Public Accounts Committee Reports
These reports are presented verbatim for readers worldwide to review.

• PAC Interim Findings  Released to the public May 2006, initial report
  
  
• PAC Final Report  Released to the public September 2006, final report)
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• Parliamentary Minutes (acceptance of PAC Report, September 2006)
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