"The Long Way Home" The story of the California Clipper

[starcruiser]

Impressive, and nearly forgotten accomplishment at the beginning of World War 2:

The Long Way Home

[trynda1701]

Impressive story indeed.

If the incident had become more public at the time, you could have see it being made into a movie, probably starring John Wayne! The story wouldn't have needed hyping up, that's for sure!

[starcruiser]

I could see it being a bit of a blockbuster today... Even with so many people oblivious to that era outside of modern Hollywood slock.

Just think about a well handled overloaded takeoff out of the Congo! A real butt clencher, if done right.

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Such beautiful planes, the clippers.

Really good story as well. Thanks for the post.