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Seeking the lost aircraft: following the traces of Amelia Earhart (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - "She flew to an altitude of 14,000 feet and the legend began"
On December 28,1920, a 23 year old nurse buys for one dollar a 10 minutes long touristic flight over Los Angeles. Impressed by this experience, the young woman manages to save money for flying lesson, and is able to purchase a second-hand biplane one year later. With that aircraft she flies up to 14,000 feet of altitude, establishing a record and starting the legend of Amelia Mary Earhart. In 1932...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1138831
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency