You may have already seen this story over at Instapundit, but I think it’s worth highlighting over here, as it’s a story of civilian aviation bravery and fortitude–men who were given an impossible job and did it anyway because it needed to be done.
In WW2 Captain Ford and the crew of the Pan Am California Clipper were faced with an unprecedented challenge: simply getting home.
Part 1: This Plane Accidentally Flew Around the World
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I read this a few months ago. I so want to see a movie based on this. It’s such a long story to share, but I think it’s worth the read.