Amelia Earhart - Revision history

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Summary of records set vs. accidents/incidents

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	\| <!-- date -->31 August 1928		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->31 August 1928
	\| <!-- make -->Avro Avian		\| <!-- make -->Avro Avian
	\| <!-- N-number -->NC7083		\| <!-- N-number -->NC7083
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	\| <!-- notes -->Previously G-EBUG. Landing accident Pittsburgh, PA. No injuries, substantial damage.		\| <!-- notes -->Previously G-EBUG. Landing accident Pittsburgh, PA. No injuries, substantial damage.
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	\| <!-- date -->30 September 1928		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->30 September 1928
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	\| <!-- N-number -->NC7083		\| <!-- N-number -->NC7083
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	\| <!-- notes -->Forced landing near Tintic, UT. No injuries, minor damage.		\| <!-- notes -->Forced landing near Tintic, UT. No injuries, minor damage.
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	\| <!-- date -->19 August 1929		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->19 August 1929
	\| <!-- make -->Lockheed Vega 1		\| <!-- make -->Lockheed Vega 1
	\| <!-- N-number -->NC31E		\| <!-- N-number -->NC31E
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	\| <!-- notes -->c/n 36. Landing accident Yuma AZ. No injuries, minor damage.		\| <!-- notes -->c/n 36. Landing accident Yuma AZ. No injuries, minor damage.
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	\| <!-- date -->30 September 1930		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->30 September 1930
	\| <!-- make -->Lockheed Vega 5		\| <!-- make -->Lockheed Vega 5
	\| <!-- N-number -->NC7952		\| <!-- N-number -->NC7952
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	\| <!-- notes -->c/n 22. Landing accident at NAS Norfolk, VA. Minor injuries, severe damage to aircraft.		\| <!-- notes -->c/n 22. Landing accident at NAS Norfolk, VA. Minor injuries, severe damage to aircraft.
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	\| <!-- date -->June 1931		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->June 1931
	\| <!-- make -->Pitcairn PCA-2		\| <!-- make -->Pitcairn PCA-2
	\| <!-- N-number -->NC10780		\| <!-- N-number -->NC10780
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	\| <!-- notes -->Takeoff accident Abilene, TX. No injuries, totalled aircraft, letter of reprimand from Department of Commerce.		\| <!-- notes -->Takeoff accident Abilene, TX. No injuries, totalled aircraft, letter of reprimand from Department of Commerce.
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	\| <!-- date -->July 1931		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->July 1931
	\| <!-- make -->Pitcairn PCA-2		\| <!-- make -->Pitcairn PCA-2
	\| <!-- N-number -->NC10780		\| <!-- N-number -->NC10780
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	\| <!-- notes -->Replacement aircraft, landing accident Camden, NJ. No injuries, minor damage.		\| <!-- notes -->Replacement aircraft, landing accident Camden, NJ. No injuries, minor damage.
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	\| <!-- date -->September 1931		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->September 1931
	\| <!-- make -->Pitcairn PCA-2		\| <!-- make -->Pitcairn PCA-2
	\| <!-- N-number -->NC10780		\| <!-- N-number -->NC10780
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	\| <!-- notes -->Landing accident Detroit, MI. No injuries, totalled aircraft.		\| <!-- notes -->Landing accident Detroit, MI. No injuries, totalled aircraft.
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	\| <!-- date -->20 March 1937		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->20 March 1937
	\| <!-- make -->Lockheed 10E Special		\| <!-- make -->Lockheed 10E Special
	\| <!-- N-number -->NR16020		\| <!-- N-number -->NR16020
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	\| <!-- notes -->c/n 1055. Takeoff accident Honolulu, HI. No injuries, extensive damage.		\| <!-- notes -->c/n 1055. Takeoff accident Honolulu, HI. No injuries, extensive damage.
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	\| <!-- date -->21 May 1937		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->21 May 1937
	\| <!-- make -->Lockheed 10E Special		\| <!-- make -->Lockheed 10E Special
	\| <!-- N-number -->NR16020		\| <!-- N-number -->NR16020
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	\| <!-- notes -->Engine fire Tucson, AZ. No injuries, minor damage.		\| <!-- notes -->Engine fire Tucson, AZ. No injuries, minor damage.
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	\| <!-- date -->2 July 1937		\|align="right"\| <!-- date -->2 July 1937
	\| <!-- make -->Lockheed 10E Special		\| <!-- make -->Lockheed 10E Special
	\| <!-- N-number -->NR16020		\| <!-- N-number -->NR16020

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 === Summary of records set vs. accidents/incidents ===
 * 14 records.
-* 8 accidents or incidents of varying severity.
+* [http://tighar.org/smf/index.php/topic,1126.msg23940.html#msg23940 Six accidents and four incidents of varying severity.]
 == Courage is the price ==

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	== Courage is the price ==		== Courage is the price ==
	"Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace. The soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things."<ref>[http://www.ameliaearhart.com/about/quotes.html The Official Website of Amelia Earhart, selected quotations]</ref>		"Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace. The soul that knows it not, knows no release from little things."<ref>[http://www.ameliaearhart.com/about/quotes.html The Official Website of Amelia Earhart (the movie), selected quotations]</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

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Links

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	* [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Research/ResearchPapers/Earhart.html Ric Gillespie: physical characteristics, education, accomplishments in aviation.]		* [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Research/ResearchPapers/Earhart.html Ric Gillespie: physical characteristics, education, accomplishments in aviation.]
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_earhart Wikipedia.]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_earhart Wikipedia.]
	* [http://www.ameliaearhart.com/ The Official Website of Amelia Earhart.]		* [http://www.ameliaearhart.com/ The Official Website of Amelia Earhart (the movie).]
	* [http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2009/09/14/090914crat_atlarge_thurman "Missing Woman: Amelia Earhart's flight,"] Judith Thurman (''New Yorker'', September 14, 2009).		* [http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2009/09/14/090914crat_atlarge_thurman "Missing Woman: Amelia Earhart's flight,"] Judith Thurman (''New Yorker'', September 14, 2009).
	* [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.htm Naval Historical Center FAQ.]		* [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.htm Naval Historical Center FAQ.]
	* [http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/earhart/aa_earhart_last_2_e.html Amelia Earhart's hand print] taken by palmist Nellie Simmons Meier.		* [http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/earhart/aa_earhart_last_2_e.html Amelia Earhart's hand print] taken by palmist Nellie Simmons Meier.
	[[Category:Biographical Data\|Earhart, Amelia]]		[[Category:Biographical Data\|Earhart, Amelia]]

Moleski at 23:37, 20 January 2011

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	* [http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2009/09/14/090914crat_atlarge_thurman "Missing Woman: Amelia Earhart's flight,"] Judith Thurman (''New Yorker'', September 14, 2009).		* [http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2009/09/14/090914crat_atlarge_thurman "Missing Woman: Amelia Earhart's flight,"] Judith Thurman (''New Yorker'', September 14, 2009).
	* [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.htm Naval Historical Center FAQ.]		* [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.htm Naval Historical Center FAQ.]
			* [http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/earhart/aa_earhart_last_2_e.html Amelia Earhart's hand print] taken by palmist Nellie Simmons Meier.
	[[Category:Biographical Data\|Earhart, Amelia]]		[[Category:Biographical Data\|Earhart, Amelia]]

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	* [http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2009/09/14/090914crat_atlarge_thurman "Missing Woman: Amelia Earhart's flight,"] Judith Thurman (''New Yorker'', September 14, 2009).		* [http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2009/09/14/090914crat_atlarge_thurman "Missing Woman: Amelia Earhart's flight,"] Judith Thurman (''New Yorker'', September 14, 2009).
	* [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.htm Naval Historical Center FAQ.]		* [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.htm Naval Historical Center FAQ.]
	[[Category:Biographical Data]]		[[Category:Biographical Data\|Earhart, Amelia]]

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	* [http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2009/09/14/090914crat_atlarge_thurman "Missing Woman: Amelia Earhart's flight,"] Judith Thurman (''New Yorker'', September 14, 2009).		* [http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2009/09/14/090914crat_atlarge_thurman "Missing Woman: Amelia Earhart's flight,"] Judith Thurman (''New Yorker'', September 14, 2009).
	* [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.htm Naval Historical Center FAQ.]		* [http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.htm Naval Historical Center FAQ.]
			[[Category:Biographical Data]]

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	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earhart Amelia Mary Earhart] was born 24 July 1897 in Atchison, Kansas.		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earhart Amelia Mary Earhart] was born 24 July 1897 in Atchison, Kansas.
	* Married [[George Putnam]] on February 7, 1931.		* Married [[George Putnam]] on February 7, 1931. Press accounts and radio transcripts refer to her variously as '''Mrs. Putnam''' and '''Miss Earhart''' after her marriage.
	* Lost 2 July 1937, in the vicinity of Howland Island.		* Lost 2 July 1937, in the vicinity of Howland Island.
	* Declared dead 5 January 1939.		* Declared dead 5 January 1939.

Moleski: /* Highlights of Earhart's flying career */

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Highlights of Earhart's flying career

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	:Purchased British-built Avro Avian.		:Purchased British-built Avro Avian.
	:31 August--14 September: New York to California. ''En route, hit ditch, groundlooped, wrecked landing gear, shattered prop.''		:31 August--14 September: New York to California. ''En route, hit ditch, groundlooped, wrecked landing gear, shattered prop.''
	:30 September: ''forced landing, nose-over, broken propeller'' (Eureka, Utah).		:30 September: ''forced landing, nose-over, broken propeller'' (Eureka, Utah).<ref>[http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572744 Podcast about her stay in Eureka, Utah.]</ref>
	'''1929'''		'''1929'''
	:29 March: Department of Commerce Transport Pilot's License.		:29 March: Department of Commerce Transport Pilot's License.

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	* Declared dead 5 January 1939.		* Declared dead 5 January 1939.
	== Highlights of Earhart's flying career ==		== Highlights of Earhart's flying career ==
	Source: [[Ric Gillespie]], [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Research/ResearchPapers/Earhart.html Earhart Biography.]		Source: [[Ric Gillespie]], [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Research/ResearchPapers/Earhart.html Earhart Biography.]

	Records highlighted in '''bold.''' Incidents and accidents highlighted in ''italics.''		Records highlighted in '''bold.''' Incidents and accidents highlighted in ''italics.''
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	:"Hi-Speed Special 5C" registered as NR965Y (c/n 171) with Wasp C from NC7952. Hamilton Standard adjustable-pitch propeller.		:"Hi-Speed Special 5C" registered as NR965Y (c/n 171) with Wasp C from NC7952. Hamilton Standard adjustable-pitch propeller.
	'''1935'''		'''1935'''
	:11 January: NR965Y, '''Hawaii to Oakland (first ever west-to-east flight for that route? and solo)'''. 18 hours and 16 minutes in the air. Criticized as a "pointless stunt" at the time.<ref>[http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/~~forum~~/FAQs/newspaper.htm Al Williams.]</ref>		:11 January: NR965Y, '''Hawaii to Oakland (first ever west-to-east flight for that route? and solo)'''. 18 hours and 16 minutes in the air. Criticized as a "pointless stunt" at the time.<ref>[http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Forum/FAQs/newspaper.htm Al Williams.]</ref>
	:19 April: ''Missed Burbank to Mexico City non-stop by 60 miles (got lost).''		:19 April: ''Missed Burbank to Mexico City non-stop by 60 miles (got lost).''
	:8 May: '''nonstop from Mexico City to Newark, New Jersey in 14 hours and 18 minutes.'''		:8 May: '''nonstop from Mexico City to Newark, New Jersey in 14 hours and 18 minutes.'''
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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Research/ResearchPapers/Earhart.html Ric Gillespie: physical characteristics, education, accomplishments in aviation.]		* [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Research/ResearchPapers/Earhart.html Ric Gillespie: physical characteristics, education, accomplishments in aviation.]
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_earhart Wikipedia.]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_earhart Wikipedia.]
	* [http://www.ameliaearhart.com/ The Official Website of Amelia Earhart.]		* [http://www.ameliaearhart.com/ The Official Website of Amelia Earhart.]