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Amelia Earhart Vanishes Part 1

Amelia Earhart Vanishes Part 1

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Background:

Amelia Earhart is one of the most famous aviators in the world
and she flew into the history books in July of 1937 when she and
her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off from Lae, Papua New Guinea
for Howland Island. They never made it. Come with us on part 1 of
this 2 part special while we take you back to what her life was
really like in the years leading up to her vanishing.

Legend:

There are dozens of theories about Amelia's disappearance, most
of which don't hold water, but there are three or four that any
one of which proven true would make for one of the most fantastic
tales ever told.

This episode is about aviation's most famous disappearance of all
time, Amelia Earhart.

Stories

(Links work best in iOS on iTunes or on our webpage at
astonishinglegends.com)

On Amelia Earhart:

The Wikipedia Page on Amelia Her Official Website A great History
Channel Page on Amelia The 99's Her Lockheed Electra 10E Special
Her Lockheed Vega 5B

Interesting Facts: Contrary to popular belief, Amelia was
considered by many, including close friends, not to be a great
pilot. Paul Mantz supposedly cited pilot error after their failed
take-off in Hawaii (he later died of pilot error himself). Her
lack of finesse was also apparent on various occasions when she
would compete in air races and finish far in the field with a
bouncy landing in front of all the spectators.

No one on Earth ever doubted her courage however.

On Fred Noonan:

The Wikipedia Page on Fred A History Channel Page on Fred

Interesting Facts: Noonan had reportedly wanted to open a
navigation school and saw his participation in the
circumnavigation as a way to generate interest. Unfortunately he
was lost at sea.

On Paul Mantz:

Wikipedia Page on Mantz Youtube Video showing Paul Mantz's final
fatal accident.

Interesting Facts: Paul Mantz became a movie stuntman and died
filming 'Flight of the Phoenix'.

For more information on this episode visit our website!

Credits:

Episode 004 - 'Amelia Earhart Vanishes (Part 1)' Produced by
Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess, Ryan McCullough Sound
Design, Scott Philbrook Editing. Copyright Scott Philbrook &
Forrest Burgess 2014, All Rights Reserved.