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    Reporter's Amelia Earhart Diary Found

    I have been following news about Earhart for years. I don't buy TIGHAR's theory although it does seem plausible. Those stationed in the Marshall Islands during World War II heard from the interrogation of Japanese that Earhart and Noonan crash-landed at Mille (Mili) Atoll and were taken...
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    Just joined in Florida.

    and he didn't think it would be too difficult to do, despite an estimated depth of 7,000 feet. Obviously the expense is another matter. The folks from NUMA have already completed hydrographic studies and have isolated the probable location of the wreckage. All that remains now is to raise...
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    Just joined in Florida.

    a B-29, named "Dauntless Dotty." This B-29, piloted by Robert Morgan (of the B-17 "Memphis Belle") led the first raid on Tokyo since the Doolittle Raid. In 1945 Morgan was sent back to the US and a new crew was assigned to "Dauntless Dotty." In June of 1945 while flying back to the US...
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    Reporting Aboard

    for the welcome aboard. I am of Slovak descent. I lost the URL to this site when my computer crashed, Just found it again this evening. Regards, TopY
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    Nose art copyrights

    Rich, Your explanation of the copyright laws regadring official US photos is exactly correct. I have come across a number of official photos where someone was erroneously claiming holding the copyright to a photograph I used on the Internet. Like you indicated, I simply informed them that the...
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    PBJ-1J Link

    Glad you like the site on the PBJs. I am the webmaster of the site and have many technical drawings an information that is not on the website. Should you require any, especially on the PBJ-1H, let me know and I will see if I can get it for you. Regards, TopY
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    Just joined in Florida.

    Like you, I too just joined. I though, in light of you interest in underwater archeology, you might find this link of interest: Disposal of Aircraft - Page 1 A friend of mine on Kwajalein was diving this weekend on these aircraft and has promised to provide more photos of a number of other...
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    Reporting Aboard

    Greetings from Eastern North Carolina! My name is Robert Yanacek. I am a retired Marine and an aviation enthusiast. I love the information and discussions in your forums and look forward to participating. My expertise is in Marine Corps aviation. Regards, TopY
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