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B-24 Liberator US Bomber

Diving the B-24 Liberator off Istria isn’t just a wreck dive, it’s a history lesson suspended in the Adriatic. We always feel a real sense of reverence dropping down to this site. The plane, a heavy bomber from World War II, sits upright on the seabed, remarkably intact despite the impact. You’ll see the massive wings, the fuselage largely complete, and even some of the turrets still in place, peering out into the blue. It’s an eery, poignant sight, seeing such a powerful machine brought to rest so gently. The sheer scale is what really gets you. Swimming along the length of the fuselage, you can almost picture the crew inside. Our favourite part is exploring the bomb bay doors, often slightly ajar, creating interesting swim-throughs for the more confident wreck diver. Schools of damselfish shimmer around the structure, and we’ve often spotted conger eels making their homes in the darker recesses. Visibility here is usually excellent, making the bomber stand out sharply against the sandy bottom. This dive is definitely for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate both the historical weight and the incredible preservation of a significant piece of aviation history.