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 Drome (Kila Kila) 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."

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Last Updated
October 6, 2009

P-47

10-12m

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