One of the biggest unsolved mysteries took place on July 2, 1937— the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Earhart, who was the first the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, attempted to a circumnavigational flight of the globe in a Lockheed Model 10-E Electra before vanishing over the Pacific Ocean.
The History Channel is re-opening the case for a 2-hour special titled “Amelia Earhart: The Lost Evidence,” premiering Sunday, July 9 at 9PM ET/PT. Former FBI Executive Assistant Director, Shawn Henry will present new evidence to support a theory that the aviator may have actually survived the crash and was captured by Japanese military.
As part of the investigation, Henry will be sharing a never-before-seen photograph presumed to be Earhart and Noonan on a dock in the Marshall Islands taken after the crash. They believe there was a government cover-up of their capture that took place nearly 80 years ago.
“When you pull out, and when you see the analysis that’s been done, I think it leaves no doubt to the viewers that that’s Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan,” Henry told NBC News.
Whether you believe this newly uncovered evidence points to Earhart and Noonan’s survival, it presents a great opportunity to discuss their great achievements with the family. Especially if you might have young female family members that may want to learn about all the adventures of this brave and fearless female pilot.
