Follow us as The Lost Clipper team gathers decades of evidence in pursuit of the truth behind the 15 passengers and crew who vanished aboard the Hawaii Clipper in 1938.
Category: Historical
The Invasion of Normandy
The D-Day operation of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history.
90 Years: The First Flight of the Martin M-130
To meet the demand for a trans-Pacific aircraft, the Martin M-130 was specifically built for Pan Am’s President Juan Trippe. This all-metal flying boat boasted streamlined aerodynamics and powerful engines capable of meeting the airline’s specified range and payload requirements.
“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”
Today marks the anniversary of the bombing in Pearl Harbor and the beginning of World War II, “A Date Which Will Live in Infamy” in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s own words.
Hawaii Clipper, The Final Film
This 1938 footage was taken by Richard Rhode just before the Pan Am Martin M-130 Hawaii Clipper was lost.
Another Anniversary
Today marks the anniversary of the loss of the Hawaii Clipper, July 28 1938.
Exploring the World of Pan Am’s Juan Trippe – An Interview with His Son Edward Trippe
Exploring the World of Pan Am’s Juan Trippe – An Interview with His Son Edward Trippe
85th Anniversary: In Memory of the Crew and Passengers of Pan Am Flt 229
ATTENTION AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS and ENTHUSIASTS! K1H Special 48 Hour Global Event / Pan Am Flight 229 Memorial Hosts: www.lostclipper.com team, WB3FMS, and the Aero Amateur Radio Club In memory of the crew and passengers of Pan Am Flt 229 which vanished 85 years ago on July 29, 1938 UTC while traversing the Pacific Ocean. And in…
25 Interesting Facts About Micronesia
Micronesia occupies just a small landmass of 702 sq km, but the country is dispersed across an ocean expanse of nearly 3 million sq km – an area approximately five times the size of France.
“Overnight to Hawaii” 1940 Pan Am Clipper Promo Film Routes to the Orient
This promotional documentary film entitled “Overnight to Hawaii” highlights the pre-World War II flight paths of Pan Am Clippers along the Pacific and offers the viewer a life-like experience of being on board.
Juan Trippe’s Induction into the Aviation Hall of Fame
by The Pan Am Historical Foundation Over 50 years ago today on December 17th, 1970, Juan T. Trippe was inducted into the Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio. This 15-minute film was produced for the occasion.
Hawaii, One of the Brightest Jewels in Pan Am’s Crown
From the arrival of the first clipper in 1935, Hawaii was one of the brightest jewels in Pan Am”s crown.
The Lost Clipper - The mission to bring 15 forgotten Americans home 