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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Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan take off in a plane from Lae on July 2, 1937.
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On July 2, 1937, the scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan taking off in their aircraft from Lae. The dream unfolds with cinematic detail, capturing the historic moment as their plane ascends into the Pacific skies, embarking on a journey that would become an enduring mystery.
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On July 2, 1937, the scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan taking off in their aircraft from Lae. The dream unfolds with cinematic detail, capturing the historic moment as their plane ascends into the Pacific skies, embarking on a journey that would become an enduring mystery.
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On July 2, 1937, the scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan taking off in their aircraft from Lae. The dream unfolds with cinematic detail, capturing the historic moment as their plane ascends into the Pacific skies, embarking on a journey that would become an enduring mystery.
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On July 2, 1937, the scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan taking off in their aircraft from Lae. The dream unfolds with cinematic detail, capturing the historic moment as their plane ascends into the Pacific skies, embarking on a journey that would become an enduring mystery.
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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 Noonan take off in an airplane from Lae, July 2, 1937, as the plane lifts off the runway.
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On July 2, 1937, Earhart and Noonan departing from Lae to Howland Island. The dream unfolds with cinematic detail, portraying the commencement of their journey across the vast Pacific, symbolizing both adventure and the enigma that would shroud their disappearance.
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On July 2, 1937, Earhart and Noonan departing from Lae to Howland Island. The dream unfolds with cinematic detail, portraying the commencement of their journey across the vast Pacific, symbolizing both adventure and the enigma that would shroud their disappearance.
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On July 2, 1937, Earhart and Noonan departing from Lae to Howland Island. The dream unfolds with cinematic detail, portraying the commencement of their journey across the vast Pacific, symbolizing both adventure and the enigma that would shroud their disappearance.
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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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On July 2, 1937, the moment of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding their aircraft in Lae. The dream paints a cinematic scene, capturing the anticipation and resolve etched on their faces as they prepare for the fateful flight across the Pacific.
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On July 2, 1937, the moment of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding their aircraft in Lae. The dream paints a cinematic scene, capturing the anticipation and resolve etched on their faces as they prepare for the fateful flight across the Pacific.
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On July 2, 1937, the moment of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding their aircraft in Lae. The dream paints a cinematic scene, capturing the anticipation and resolve etched on their faces as they prepare for the fateful flight across the Pacific.
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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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In 1937, Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan seated in the cockpit, piloting the aircraft and taking off.
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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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In 1937, Amelia Earhart and her male navigator, Fred Noonan, seated in the cockpit, with Amelia Earhart piloting the aircraft.
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In 1937, Amelia Earhart and her male navigator, Fred Noonan, seated in the cockpit, with Amelia Earhart piloting the aircraft.
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In 1937, Amelia Earhart and her male navigator, Fred Noonan, seated in the cockpit, with Amelia Earhart piloting the aircraft.
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In 1937, Amelia Earhart and male navigator Fred Noonan making an emergency landing on Nikumaroro Island amid a storm.
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In 1937, Amelia Earhart and male navigator Fred Noonan making an emergency landing on Nikumaroro Island amid a storm.
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In 1937, Amelia Earhart and male navigator Fred Noonan making an emergency landing on Nikumaroro Island amid a storm.
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Amelia Earhart's airplane in flight in 1930, with Howland Island in view.
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Amelia Earhart's airplane in flight in 1930, with Howland Island in view.
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In her twenties, Amelia Earhart taking flight in an airplane. The scene unfolds with an air of adventure as she confidently commands the aircraft, the wind tousling her hair. This cinematic moment encapsulates the spirit of Amelia's passion for aviation during her transformative twenties.
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1937, the cinematic scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding the aircraft together, ready to embark on their journey. The dream captures the historic departure moment as they take their seats, symbolizing the beginning of a fateful and mysterious expedition.
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1937, the cinematic scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding the aircraft together, ready to embark on their journey. The dream captures the historic departure moment as they take their seats, symbolizing the beginning of a fateful and mysterious expedition.
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1937, the cinematic scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding the aircraft together, ready to embark on their journey. The dream captures the historic departure moment as they take their seats, symbolizing the beginning of a fateful and mysterious expedition.
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1937, the cinematic scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding the aircraft together, ready to embark on their journey. The dream captures the historic departure moment as they take their seats, symbolizing the beginning of a fateful and mysterious expedition.
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1937, the cinematic scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding the aircraft together, ready to embark on their journey. The dream captures the historic departure moment as they take their seats, symbolizing the beginning of a fateful and mysterious expedition.
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1937, the cinematic scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding the aircraft together, ready to embark on their journey. The dream captures the historic departure moment as they take their seats, symbolizing the beginning of a fateful and mysterious expedition.
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1937, the cinematic scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding the aircraft together, ready to embark on their journey. The dream captures the historic departure moment as they take their seats, symbolizing the beginning of a fateful and mysterious expedition.
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1937, the cinematic scene of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan boarding the aircraft together, ready to embark on their journey. The dream captures the historic departure moment as they take their seats, symbolizing the beginning of a fateful and mysterious expedition.
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