USAAF
5th AF
via Walt Deas
Justin Taylan 2004
Wartime History
The precise identity
of this aircraft is unknown, other than its a D model 'razorback'. Likely it was being
test flown from when it experienced a problem and ditched near Local
Island,
offshore from Port Moresby about
a mile from 3-Mile (Kila Drome) and Joyce Bay. The
pilot was rescued, and uninjured in the ditching.
Wreckage
Known to locals, this fully intact airplane was first dived by a
pair of visiting pastors, in 2002. It is located in
35' of water.
Justin Taylan reports:
" I dove this spectacular wreck in July 2004. It lies on a sloping
coral wall and sandy bottom. It has little marine growth on it. Interesting,
that the fabric surfaces are still present, and the cockpit hatch still
open as
the
pilot last left it."
P-47
10-12m
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