I was wondering if someone knew where the remains of a WWII P-47 airplane are at off of Oahu? I knew about the Corsair, but not the P-47.
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FRUMPY:I think there are two airplane wrecks off the West shore, but I believe they are both commercial type aircraft. I have heard there is an airplane wreck you can dive somewhere at Bellows, but I don't know what type of aircraft it is.
Thats where I first saw it... I guess the search is on!!!ch0ppersrule:HUH? It must be way off Bellows seeing as how it is 15-20 ft about 1/2mile off shore. Just giving you a hard time. There is something about a P-47 that crashed on take off from Bellows. Can't tell you exactly where it is but I believe someone on scubaboard has a picture of one.
Melissa
ch0ppersrule:Sorry couldn't be more helpful. I know Bellows is a large area. Maybe some of the lifeguards out there know. If not them, then the people that do the tours. They have a van and bike tour around parts of Bellows talking about the attack. They should have a good idea of the whereabouts. You might be able to rent a kayak (if you don't have your own) and through your gear on and paddle out. If you do find it, make sure to let the rest of us know where to find it.
Piratediver:Are you talking about the plane off Koko Head? Not the Corsair (107 feet), but there is another coral covered wreck off Hanuama Bay in 160 feet. I have talked to divers who know where it is. I'd love to do it, but if you can get there, let me know and I can try and get some coordinates for you