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Old 22nd Aug 2008, 13:17
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Amelia Earheart

Hi all

Talking to a mate over a few beers last night and we got round to the subject of Amelia Earheart. My mate seems to remember reading/seeing on TV a programme,the gist of which was,a retired KLM skipper had "proof" of the location of the wreck site. I was sceptical but he insisted.....anyone have any recollection of this?

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If it's anything to do with Miss Earhart, these people will probably have it.

For a bit of summer escapism, read the book Flying Blind by Max Allan Collins. I shall not add more, since I've already inadvertently revealed the denouement of another book earlier this week.
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It was Fred's fault! Allegedly

qv "Amelia" Mitchell J - Live at Venice Gardens California. RCA Records.

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It was Fred's fault! Allegedly
Don't doubt it!

a 1972 interview with Pan American executive John Leslie, Victor Wright (a crewmember who flew with Noonan on Clipper flights) said "he drank himself out of a job...
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