Aircraft Wreck Us 4389

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 51.981 N,3 57.585 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.866350
  • Longitude: -3.959750
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type aircraft
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2003

Surveying Details

7.6.79 WINGS OF USAF F111 AIRCARFT LOCATED IN 15FT OF WATER BY DIVERS IN 575200N, 035730W. EACH LYING FLAT ON SEABED AND SILTING OVER. DIMENSIONS 15FT LONG X 12FT WIDE. FUSELAGE YET TO BE FOUND. (LT COL J.CARSONS, USAF MILDENHALL, TELECON 7.6.79). ONE OF TWO A/C LOST IN SAME INCIDENT. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

General Comments

TWO WINGS EACH WITH DIMENSIONS QUOTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 51.981 N,3 57.585 W
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