Zero
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About this site
Zero is a sunken Japanese Mitsubishi A6M5 fighter aircraft lying in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea. Known as the "Zero" — a nickname given by American troops during the Second World War — this warplane was one of the most celebrated Japanese aircraft of the conflict, with an 11-metre wingspan and a top speed of 564 km/h, and was frequently used in kamikaze raids. The wreck was discovered in 2000 by a local fisherman.
The aircraft rests at 15 metres on a silt bottom. Visibility at the site is limited, though the wreck remains well-preserved enough to be compelling, with features such as the pilot's seat still recognisable and photogenic.
Marine life at the site includes an anemone positioned on the pilot's seat, which makes for a striking photographic subject.
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The site is reached by boat as part of a day trip into Kimbe Bay.
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