P-38, Wales

European Air and Shipwrecks

Description: It has been hidden under the the sands and waves since it crashed off the coast of Wales in 1942. But now this wreckage of a rare World War fighter plane may soon be back on dry land. Described as 'one of the most important WWII finds in recent history', the location of the Lockheed P38 Lightning has been kept a secret to keep the amazing find safe. Known as the Maid of Harlech the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) fighter crashed on the Gwynedd coast when it was taking part in training exercises and its engines cut out.

Address: Unknown, Wales

Located: Land

State: Moderate

Aircraft Type: Jet

Crash Date: 1920 - 1945

Accessibility: Easy

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