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March 14, 2014 07:15 am GMT

Sunken World War II Plane Becomes Underwater Playground

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This isn't your ordinary playground.

A World War II-era plane used to transport Turkish troops now serves another purpose as an underground exploration site for divers in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, the Daily Mail reports

A recent expedition by Russian free-divers was captured by a Ukrainian underwater photographer.

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Divers did not use any kind of breathing apparatuses to reach the aircraft, which is situated 21 meters below surface. They had to swim back up every two minutes for fresh air — not everyone in the group reached the plane on their first attempt. Read more...

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