“The maps, charts, and plans were arranged on the table with care
In hopes that $150k soon would be there.
The search dogs were nestled all snug in their beds;
visions of odors from lost souls danced in their heads…”
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A Soldier Died Today
Today is Memorial Day. We wanted to share with you a brief two-time Emmy-winning video that has a great impact, especially today, no matter where you are in this world. Stephen Clouse and Guy Noffsinger produced, edited, and put this together for The Freedom Alliance which supports our troops and their families through educational scholarships,…
Super Typhoon Maysak Strikes Truk Lagoon
On March 31 at 0900 UTC (5 a.m. EDT), Super typhoon Maysak’s maximum sustained winds were near 140 knots (161.1 mph/ 259.3 kph). Hurricane-force winds extended 40 nautical miles (46 mile/74 km) from the center, and tropical storm-force winds extended 100 nautical miles (115 miles/185 km) from the center. Power has been intermittent in…
Today is the 76th Anniversary
On a summer day, perhaps much like today, flight #229 disappeared high over the Pacific Ocean. It was July 29th (the 28th in the US) halfway between Guam and the Philippine islands when all communications abruptly stopped in what may have been a minor rain squall. The communications between the radio station in Sumay and the…
Please Pledge Today!
July 11, 2014 The note says it all. If you have been on the fence and wondering if you should help in this excellent film adventure, well stop making wrinkles in your pants, hop off the fence and join our cause. This story is one like none ever told, and it won’t be told unless…
Update #2: Nineteen Days to go and we need some miracle makers!
First, all I can say is WOW! I am SO very humbled by friends, colleagues and folks I’ve never had the pleasure to meet, step up and offer their pledges. Thank You!! I am also overjoyed that some serious heavyweights such as William Shatner, Oliver North and NewTeks’ Phillip Nelson have also shared this with…
Update #1 – The Lost Clipper Documentary Project
Hello everyone, If you are reading this, then you too have more than just a passing interest in a really good story, but also the noble cause of bringing home 15 Americans lost in the South Pacific. Part of this project is an attempt at filling in all the missing historical blanks and then determine…
Kickstarter Campaign Launched!
Well at long last it is here. Together we have 29 days left to raise the funds to locate the remains of the passengers and crew of the Hawaii Clipper while also completing the film that will keep the story in the public eye. Please help spread the word as every nickel will count. Many…
Just a short note…
A short note to say thank you for your notes of encouragement and interest in the short video I shared about the fund raising effort to return to Truk Lagoon. I have completed the Kickstarter crowd source funding page and as soon as it is fully vetted and approved , I will put a link…
Mission # 3 to Truk Lagoon
https://vimeo.com/98265286 Hi Everyone, Trip number three back to Micronesia is on the horizon and I need your help to make it a success. As you may know, I have been researching the mysterious vanishing of Pan Am Airways flight 229 and the legend that the high-tech M-130 flying boat, the Hawaii Clipper, was a great…
Pan Am Airways News Reel
I received so many thanks for showing this first archived news reel on this site that I am showing another. Also on the clip is a story about fashion and new synthetic clothing from Canada.. Enjoy!
Three Texans on Lost Missing Aircraft
If you are a Texas Native, then this old news clip will bring extra meaning to you.
The Lost Clipper - The mission to bring 15 forgotten Americans home 