Fairey Firefly VX381
Also known as: Fairey Firefly · Firefly · VX381
On 27 November 1956 two Fireflies from HMAS Albatross collided over Jervis Bay; VX381 was ditched in the bay and both crew were rescued, while the other aircraft has never been confirmed found. The wreck was rediscovered in 1983 and is the only commonly dived aircraft wreck in NSW. The plane lies flat on the sand facing east, with its four-bladed propeller, open cockpit and tail still recognisable, while one wing is buried. It is small, so it is usually dived with the rest of a tank after another dive. Boats should not anchor on it; a weighted line is used instead.
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