Bell P39 Airacobra (Wreck)

The Bell P39Q Airacobra fighter plane, believed to be one of two lost by the USAAF 68th Fighter Squadron during a raid on the Shortland Islands in 1943, was discovered in April 2011. Resting about 27m underwater on a sandy bottom, this mostly-intact wreck offers an intriguing diving experience.

Divers of advanced level can explore this site in the Solomon Islands, near Western. With a maximum depth of 26m and visibility reaching up to 19m, divers will have the opportunity to witness a variety of marine life. The wreck attracts schools of sweetlip, lionfish, coral trout, as well as thousands of baitfish and shrimp.

Experience the mysterious allure of this historic dive site, where the remnants of a P39Q Airacobra still captivate divers to this day. Dive into the depths of this intriguing underwater world and uncover the secrets of the past.