Amelia Earhart makes her last radio transmission. She says, “We are on the line 157 337. We will repeat this message. We will repeat this on 6210 kilocycles. Wait.” She then switches to another frequency and says, “We are running north and south.”
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Amelia Earhart communicates with the Coast Guard cutter Itasca, which is stationed near Howland Island to guide her. She reports her position and her estimated time of arrival. She also asks for weather and radio information. She sounds confident and calm.
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Amelia makes her last clear radio transmission, saying “We are running north and south.” She is trying to locate Howland Island by flying along the line of position, but she does not see any sign of land or the Itasca. Fred is looking at the maps and the compass, hoping to find a clue.
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Amelia Earhart reaches Lae, New Guinea, on June 29, 1937. She has flown more than 22,000 miles and has only 7,000 miles left to complete her flight. She prepares for the most challenging leg of her flight, which is crossing the Pacific Ocean. She checks her plane and her instruments.
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Amelia Earhart reaches Lae, New Guinea, on June 29, 1937. She has flown more than 22,000 miles and has only 7,000 miles left to complete her flight. She prepares for the most challenging leg of her flight, which is crossing the Pacific Ocean. She checks her plane and her instruments.
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In 1937, a serious moment as Amelia Earhart attempts communication from the cockpit of the airplane to the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca.
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Amelia Earhart, as a woman, setting aviation records and being interviewed by journalists. She exudes pride in her achievements, confidently answering questions from reporters. Surrounding her are people filled with smiles of congratulations and gratitude, while the pride of accomplishing flight records shines in the shadows.
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Amelia Earhart, as a woman, setting aviation records and being interviewed by journalists. She exudes pride in her achievements, confidently answering questions from reporters. Surrounding her are people filled with smiles of congratulations and gratitude, while the pride of accomplishing flight records shines in the shadows.
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In 1937, a tense moment as Amelia Earhart attempts communication from the cockpit of the airplane to the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca.
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In 1937, a scene capturing the rear view of Amelia Earhart attempting communication from the cockpit of the airplane.
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Amelia Earhart approaches Howland Island, but she cannot see it. She is low on fuel and running out of time. She tries to locate the island by using her direction finder and her maps. She also asks the Itasca to send signals and smoke.
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Amelia Earhart decides to attempt a flight around the world. She plans the route and the stops with the help of her navigator, Fred Noonan. She also hires two crew members, Harry Manning and Paul Mantz. She modifies her Electra to carry more fuel and equipment.
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Amelia Earhart begins her flight around the world on March 17, 1937, from Oakland, California. She flies eastward and makes several stops in the United States, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Senegal, Sudan, Ethiopia, India, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia.
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Amelia Earhart and Fred Nunan are sitting in the cockpit of a Lockheed Electra plane preparing to take off from New Guinea Rae. On their final journey of a historic round-the-world flight, the two are filled with smiles and confidence.
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In 1937, a scene capturing the rear view of Amelia Earhart attempting communication from the cockpit of the airplane, with the fuel gauge visible, amidst a storm with lightning and thick storm clouds, indicating worsening weather conditions.
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In 1937, a scene capturing the rear view of Amelia Earhart attempting communication from the cockpit of the airplane, with the fuel gauge visible, amidst a storm with lightning and thick storm clouds, indicating worsening weather conditions.
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In 1937, a scene capturing the rear view of Amelia Earhart attempting communication from the cockpit of the airplane, with the fuel gauge visible, amidst a storm with lightning and thick storm clouds, indicating worsening weather conditions.
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Amelia Earhart embarking on her historic flight. The roaring engine of her plane fills the air as she navigates through the vast skies, determined and adventurous. The dream captures the essence of her pioneering spirit, soaring into the clouds and leaving a trail of inspiration.
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Amelia Earhart embarking on her historic flight. The roaring engine of her plane fills the air as she navigates through the vast skies, determined and adventurous. The dream captures the essence of her pioneering spirit, soaring into the clouds and leaving a trail of inspiration.
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Amelia Earhart receiving a request to cross the Atlantic in 1928. The scene unfolds with an air of excitement and opportunity as she contemplates the groundbreaking journey ahead, setting the stage for a momentous chapter in aviation history.
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Amelia Earhart's airplane knows its way over the Pacific Ocean, 1930.
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Amelia Earhart's airplane knows its way over the Pacific Ocean, 1930.
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Amelia Earhart, breaking aviation records as a pioneering woman, addressing the media in a press conference. The dream focuses on her silhouette against a backdrop of microphones and journalists, symbolizing her enduring impact on the world of flight.
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In 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan seated in the cockpit, with Amelia Earhart at the controls, piloting the aircraft.
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Amelia Earhart is a young girl who dreams of flying. She watches a plane take off from a nearby field and runs after it, waving her arms.
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Amelia Earhart takes off from Lae on July 2, 1937, with Fred Noonan as her only companion. She heads for Howland Island, a tiny speck of land in the middle of the ocean. She plans to refuel there and then fly to Hawaii and California.
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