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  SB2C Helldiver Bureau Number ?????  
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Randy Jordon 2011

Aircraft History
Built by Curtiss. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as SB2C Helldiver bureau number unknown.

Mission History
This Helldiver ditched or was dumped into the sea off Jupiter, Florida.

Wreckage
During December 2011, the largely intact plane was discovered by Randy Jordan / Emerald Charters who initially dove the wreck with a group of technical divers returned and documented it two days later. Identified by the wing shape, landing gear and engine as an SB2C Helldiver.

References
Yahoo News "Fish Lead Florida Diver to Rare World War II Aircraft" Dec 27, 2011
Palm Beach Post "Aviation enthusiasts work to identify plane found in water off Jupiter" December 27, 2011
YouTube Emerald Airplane December 22, 2011
Thanks to Randy Jordan / Emerald Charters for additional information

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Last Updated
April 10, 2023

 

Tech Info

SB2C

SCUBA
185-200'

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