Historical Preservation • Recovery • Repatriation
The Phönix Foundation
An independent historical preservation and recovery organisation being established in Poland to support the responsible investigation, preservation and repatriation of historically significant material connected to the Second World War.
Mission
Preserving displaced history through responsible discovery.
The Phönix Foundation has been created by Andrew Wilson and Polish research founder Jan Delengowski to support ethical recovery, cataloguing, conservation and future repatriation of historically significant artefacts, documents, artworks and cultural property.
Archival Investigation
Records. Maps. Intelligence.
Current activities are supported through extensive archival investigation, including wartime records, maps, correspondence and decoded communications linked to former SS operations and underground logistics networks.
Foundation Focus
Wartime Infrastructure
Research into underground tunnel systems, concealed military facilities and locations associated with the final stages of the Second World War.
Ethical Recovery
Responsible recovery and cataloguing of historical artefacts, artworks, documents and culturally important material.
Preservation
Support for underground wartime heritage sites that remain undocumented, inaccessible or at risk of deterioration or loss.
Repatriation
Future repatriation of displaced cultural property in accordance with recognised heritage standards and applicable law.
Poland Operations
Supporting active historical expeditions and underground investigations.
Working alongside active expeditions throughout Poland, the Foundation supports research into underground wartime infrastructure, concealed facilities and locations connected to the movement and storage of valuable historical material.
Documentation & Education
Ensuring discoveries are properly recorded.
Alongside field operations, the Foundation is committed to historical research, public education and professional documentation through documentary media, expedition records and archival preservation projects.
Foundation Leadership
Established by experienced research and expedition leaders.
Andrew Wilson
Andrew Wilson oversees expedition operations, technical development and strategic direction across historical exploration and recovery projects.
Jan Delengowski
Jan Delengowski is recognised for extensive archival research into underground wartime infrastructure, displaced cultural property and concealed Second World War sites throughout Central Europe.
Preservation For Future Generations