SB2C-4 Helldiver

A rare SB2C-4 Helldiver was recovered from the waters of Lower Otay Reservoir in San Diego yesterday. This aircraft ditched on March 28, 1945 and has lain in 90 feet of water for 65 years.

More when I get them processed...

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In pretty amazing shape considering the circumstances.

Nice. Ya know, for sitting in the water the last 65 years, it doesn't look too bad. Hope it's restoreable.

that would be so sweet if it could be restored... nice shot

It ditched the day my Mom was born. 36 years to the day later it was my birth day.
Would be really cool if it could be restored! Anymore shots?

The plane is going to be trucked to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, FL where it will be restored and placed on display...

I have more shots. It'll take some time to get them processed.

JWright wrote in post #10762963
The plane is going to be trucked to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, FL where it will be restored and placed on display...

I have more shots. It'll take some time to get them processed.

I wish it was going to Chino......

Good find! Lucky it was in fresh water.

Good shot. I'm looking forward to more. Now if they can find a TBD Devastator.

Apparently there is an organization that has located two intact Devastators in the lagoon of Jaluit Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

http://tighar.org …cts/Devastator/​tosave.htm

Interesting shot and yes it looks rebuildable

JWright wrote in post #10762963
The plane is going to be trucked to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, FL where it will be restored and placed on display...

Very sad to hear You know that NMNA needs another dead airplane sitting in their building. Let someone who will fly it have it! Cool picture either way.

JWright wrote in post #10769971
Apparently there is an organization that has located two intact Devastators in the lagoon of Jaluit Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Thanks for the link. Good info.

Very nice shot, always interesting to see recovery pic's.

The US Navy still claims ownership to all of it's ships and planes no matter how long they have been lost. No US Navy ship or plane can be recovered without their permission and when it is they own it.