Wildcat (Grumman F4f)

About this dive site

This dive site presents a fascinating and somewhat mysterious wreck. The wreckage, discovered in 1965 by divers using demining equipment, is an upside-down British Royal Navy aircraft. The presence of distinctive cocardes confirms its origins. Despite being armed with machine guns on each wing, the aircraft's identity remains unknown, leading to a decades-long speculation around various hypotheses. The site includes the engine, detached and twisted with its propeller, located beneath the tail section of the fuselage. This arrangement creates compelling questions about the plane’s fate and mission. The location is indicative of a significant historical event but lacks clear details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.