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Nov 9, 2009 · On June 1, 1937, Amelia Earhart took off from Oakland, California, on an eastbound flight around the world. It was her second attempt to become the first pilot ever to circumnavigate the globe.
- She was Irene Craigmile Bolam. Another theory of the time was that she had moved to New Jersey, remarried, and changed her name to Irene Craigmile Bolam.
- She was a spy. Some thought Earhart was spying on the Japanese in the Pacficic for President Roosevelt.
- She was Tokyo Rose. The 'Tokyo Rose' broadcasts were how allied troops referred to female English speaking radio broadcasters of Japanese propaganda. There was a rumour that Earhart was one of these women after her disappearance.
- They went to Gardner Island. One theory is that Earhart and Noonan flew on and landed on the uninhabited Nikumaroro reef, a small island. Improvised tools and bits of clothing have been found on this island and some believe that they died here.
For her 1937 flight, Amelia Earhart (shown in 1936) had to get permission from the Sultan of Oman to fly over his territory. The British interfered, but finally relented.
- Michael Quentin Morton
Oct 11, 2024 · Amelia Earhart, American aviator who was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Her disappearance during a flight around the world in 1937 became an enduring mystery, fueling much speculation. Learn about her life, career, and disappearance in this article.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world—and their story continues to intrigue researchers and the public alike. The author details evidence indicating that official actions may have contributed to the mystery.
Mar 20, 2024 · At 5:53 a.m., Amelia Earhart accelerated for takeoff. A United States Army Board of Investigation report describes what happened next: THE CRASH: On reaching the end Miss Earhart turned and after a brief delay opened both throttles. As the airplane gathered speed it swung slightly to the right.
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Oct 29, 2021 · In addition to the feats accomplished while in a plane, Earhart made an impact in areas from ranging from fashion to flying an autogiro. Here are five things you may not know about the famous American pilot. 1. She Also Flew the Autogiro.
