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[[Earhart]] and [[Noonan]] were [[Delayed in Lae|delayed in Lae]] for three days ([[Timeline|30 June--2 July, 1937]]) because of the need for weather reports, an accurate time check, and "personnel unfitness" (Earhart to Putnam, 2015GMT [0630 local], 29 June 1937).[http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Research/ResearchPapers/Worldflight/2ndattemptcommo.html] | [[Earhart]] and [[Noonan]] were [[Delayed in Lae|delayed in Lae]] for three days ([[Timeline|30 June--2 July, 1937]]) because of the need for weather reports, an accurate time check, and "personnel unfitness" (Earhart to Putnam, 2015GMT [0630 local], 29 June 1937).[http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Research/ResearchPapers/Worldflight/2ndattemptcommo.html] | ||
It appears that they took [[parachutes]] with them, but not the [[flare pistol]] listed in the [[Luke Field|Luke Field inventory]]. | |||
* [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Research/ResearchPapers/Worldflight/2ndattemptroute.html Intended Route to Howland] | * [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Research/ResearchPapers/Worldflight/2ndattemptroute.html Intended Route to Howland] | ||
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* [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Documents/Kelly_Johnson.html Three telegrams from Kelly Johnson] about fuel management. | * [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Documents/Kelly_Johnson.html Three telegrams from Kelly Johnson] about fuel management. | ||
* [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Research/ResearchPapers/Worldflight/2ndattemptweather.html Forecast Weather.] | * [http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Research/ResearchPapers/Worldflight/2ndattemptweather.html Forecast Weather.] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:46, 18 December 2010
Earhart and Noonan were delayed in Lae for three days (30 June--2 July, 1937) because of the need for weather reports, an accurate time check, and "personnel unfitness" (Earhart to Putnam, 2015GMT [0630 local], 29 June 1937).[1]
It appears that they took parachutes with them, but not the flare pistol listed in the Luke Field inventory.
- Intended Route to Howland
- Report by Guinea Airways Manager Eric Chater--best evidence for calculating the fuel onboard at the outset of the fatal flight.
- James A. Collopy's letter--details about pre-flight maintenance.
- Three telegrams from Kelly Johnson about fuel management.
- Forecast Weather.