Diver Finds Old Planes At Bottom Of Pacific, Then Understand Why They Were There
Transformation in 70 Years
Spending over seven decades underwater, the airplanes had completely transformed. They are now encrusted in coral and are home to an array of marine life, including colorful fish, turtles, and even sharks.
Mueller’s amazing photographs tell the tale of how these once glorious warbirds are now deteriorating into living metal statues. It’s a blessing that she caught them in time because eventually there will be nothing left of them. In fact, her work is the reason why historians were able to quickly identify each of the airplanes. What would have happened if she hadn’t noticed the underwater graveyard?
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