Kawanishi H8K Emily Manufacture Number ?

IJN

Wartime History
The prop blades are straight, likely indicating it was staffed in the water, not shot down. Located several hundred yards off southwest Dublon Island at Truk Lagoon.

Wreckage
Deteriorating rapidly and is in poor condition. The body of the plane is upside down and the nose and tail have separated from the plane. The instrument panel and guy wires are strewn on the sea floor and debris block entrance into the fuselage.

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Tech Info
Emily

SCUBA
50'

 

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