The P-51 Mustang wreck off Hyères is a demanding, technical dive at a depth of 56 meters, reserved for experienced divers.
Location: East of the Giens Peninsula and between the peninsula and Les Fourmigues in the Var department. Depth: Approx. 54 to 56 meters, lying flat on the sandy seabed. History of the Aircraft
Sinking: The US Air Force fighter plane crashed into the sea on August 12, 1944.
Pilot: The pilot, John Daniels, was captured by German troops.
Special Feature: The highlight of the small wreck is the cockpit, which has remained in remarkably good condition. Small marine life or lobsters occasionally inhabit the space.
The dive
I scanned the wreck in September 2026 in a depth of 56m
Model
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