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The tail of the AirAsia plane that crashed into the Java Sea two weeks ago was brought ashore in Indonesia on Sunday.
The Crest Onyx recovery vessel sailed into Kumai port, carrying the wreckage, with the words "AirAsia" clearly visible across it.
The tail's excavation was a major success in the slow-moving hunt for victims and wreckage from Flight 8501.
The red metal chunk was brought to the surface from a depth of about 30 metres (100 feet) on Saturday, using inflatable balloons.
The find was tinged with disappointment when the black boxes were not found attached, but officials expressed increased optimism they'd be recovered soon.
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