Remains Kawanishi H6K Mavis "M5"
Flying boat Kawanishi H6K Mavis "M5" was sunk by an U.S. Navy aircraft on 7 August 1942. Its wreck was discovered in 2000/1. It is believed that this is the best preserved H6K wreck in the world.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: IJN
- Pacific Wrecks
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