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For Abecedarian Challenge
Aviator, Amelia Earhart who
Back in 1937, attempted to fly around the world. Before that date, she was the first female to
Cross the Atlantic.
During the first
Ever attempt by a
Female pilot who would have been the first woman to fly the circumference of the earth was lost.
Going from Lae, Papua New Guinea to
Howland
Island and
Just 7,000 miles to go, searchers
Knew that the plane was a
Lockheed 10-E Electra and
Managing her
Navigation was Noonan. They started from
Oakland, California. She was a
Popular public figure
Quickly
Radio signals were sent but didn't connect with officials. However, there were claims that
Signals reached civilians in the United States.
Territory searched
Unable to locate searching for decades. no
Visuals.
What happened to the plane is unknown.
X-rays were used on bones for forensic imaging.
Years have passed
Zealous for confirmation of the lost plane.
Author's notes: Tonight, the possible sighting of Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra made national news. This was my inspiration for the poem.
Recently, watched AMELIA -THE MOVIE In addition, reviewed the online links below.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/explorer-believes-found-amelia-earharts-lost-plane-pacific-rcna136134
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/amelia-earhart
Note: March is National Women's History Month!
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Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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Comments (19)
AMELIA STILL FLYS HER PLANE IN THE UNIVERSE! GREAT STORY!
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What a fantastic piece, Babs!! I've always admired and been a little obsessed with the mystery of her disappearance. Such a cool way to honor her and quite impressive that you got all the letters to fit!!
Babs you are so talented! Abecedarians are quite challenging, but you stuck to the structured form while telling a story with a free flow to it. Lovely tribute and impressive poem all in one!
Nice!! Great subject based on the current news and Abecedarian! Time will tell on her. ❤️
There was a possible sighting, great. I always hoped she had run away and lived a romantic life somewhere. But, that would not have been like her, too independent and exciting. Oh well. Love stories about her, great one Babs,
Great tribute Babs. Sad but fascinating story! ☺️👍
Such a good topic! Is this entered in both challenges?
Dear Babs - 'Oakland' is a very different place since Amelia's launch. - Very Sad to say - I always learn so much re; History often forgotten from you. I love your reach-backs. J in l.a.
Oh I didn't know about the possible sighting! I gotta Google about it. Loved your Abecedarian!
I really like your historical abecedarians
A nice tribute to one of the great women & mysteries of our time.
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Brilliant!!!! Bravo :)
Did they? I missed those headlines! My son once said she reminded him of me when he learnt about her in school. Never been so flattered in my life.
What a legend to choose! Nice narrative thread also!
Fabulous work! Brilliant execution Babs!
A history lesson as well as a poem❤️ Love it❤️ I will have to check out the movie too. I have always been interested in what happened to her. Great job!
This is a fantastic poem about the legendary Amelia Earhart. You did this beautifully.