This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:55 pm
the pby in lake mead is now open to recreational divers - divers can now explore the wreckage of a pby catalina on the bottom of lake mead nevada. the national park service gave it's official nod of approval recently. the plane sits in 190 feet of water in 2 sections. the depth of the wreck is considered high risk, & rated for pro divers only. it crashed / flipped in 1949 while converted to civilian use. 5 people perished in the crash, 1 survived. the aircraft blew up & sank.
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