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Pangborns monoplane at Wenatchee, Washington State, USA
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Pangborns monoplane at Wenatchee, Washington State, USA
Clyde Pangborns Bellanca Skyrocket monoplane, which he belly-landed at Wenatchee, Washington State, on 5 October 1931, to complete the first non-stop aeroplane flight between Japan and the USA. He had dropped the landing gear into the ocean shortly after takeoff in order to lighten the aircraft. Photograph taken three days after the landing, on 8 October. Date: 1931
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This photograph captures the historic Bellanca Skyrocket monoplane, piloted by the intrepid aviator Clyde Pangborn, resting on the sandy shores of Wenatchee, Washington State, on October 8, 1931. Three days prior, Pangborn and his co-pilot Hugh Herndon had made history by completing the first non-stop transpacific flight from Japan to the United States. In an attempt to lighten the aircraft for the long journey, they had jettisoned the landing gear into the Pacific Ocean shortly after takeoff. The image reveals the Bellanca Skyrocket's sleek monoplane design, showcasing its distinctive streamlined shape and the intricate details of its engine. The desolate beach setting adds to the sense of isolation and achievement, as Pangborn and Herndon had braved the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean to reach their destination. The 1930s, an era of pioneering aviation achievements, saw the Bellanca Skyrocket become a symbol of human ingenuity and determination. This photograph serves as a testament to the daring spirit of aviation pioneers like Clyde Pangborn and the incredible feats they accomplished during this remarkable period in history.
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