Series. For this episode they investigated Flight 19's strange disappearance over the Bermuda Triangle:
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The Travel Channel visited the NASFL Museum to research for their "Mysteries at the Museum" Series. For this episode they investigated Flight 19's strange disappearance over the Bermuda Triangle:
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Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. Honor Flight transports our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation—and as a culturally diverse, free society. Now, with over one thousand World War II veterans dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Honorflight.com and Honorflights.com are NOT associated with Honor Flight Network, Inc. (honorflight.org). The aforementioned sites are for companies that charge a fee for flights to visit the World War II Memorial. The flights and tours that Honor Flight Network provides World War II and terminally ill veterans are absolutely FREE. Veteran Application: Most Honor Flight Hubs use their own Veteran & Guardian applications. You can download the appropriate forms by clicking on your state and by selecting the appropriate hub at: Honor Flight Official website. The History of Honor Flight: The inaugural Honor Flight took place in May of 2005. Six small planes flew out of Springfield, Ohio taking twelve World War II veterans on a visit to the memorial in Washington, DC. In August of 2005, an ever-expanding waiting list of veterans led the transition to commercial airline carriers with the goal of accommodating as many veterans as possible. Partnering with HonorAir in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the "Honor Flight Network" was formed. Today, they continue working aggressively to expand their programs to other cities across the nation. Gregory Meyer, Public Information Officer at Broward County Aviation Department of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport visited with a group of Interns from the BCAD. They toured the Museum and were interested in the history of the naval base during WWII, and asked lots of questions about the exhibits. They commented: "We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The museum is looking great!"
It was a pleasure to talk to such interesting young minds. Thanks for stopping by! Mr. Eugene H. Secord (second from left), a veteran of the U.S Navy with his grandson Jim and daughter Sherrie, visited the Museum with their friends from Dania, Florida. Mr. Secord flew in the SNB-5 (Twin Beechcraft) aircraft. The Secord family are our newest members. Welcome aboard!
“Jeffrey Warren Hyman’s theory goes a long way in explaining a mystery that has been blamed on the legend of the Bermuda Triangle. We as astronomers don’t try to explain supernatural things. This isn’t magic. This isn’t make-believe. This is a reasonable explanation of what happened.” --Dr. David Menke. Former Director of the Buehler Planetarium in Davie, Florida. All contents of this article Copyright © Jeffrey Warren Hyman. Copyright © Jeffrey Warren Hyman. Copyright © Jeffrey Warren Hyman. "I first heard about the five missing Avenger planes in 1991 when I read article by Warren Richie in the Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel. It told how similar planes were found off the coast of Florida and that the Navy was trying to determine if this was the infamous Lost Patrol. The article was intriguing and quite detailed and stated that there was no moon the night the Lost Patrol disappeared. I routinely looked up the moon phase for the evening of December 5, 1945, which I learned was 1 day after the new moon. I immediately realized there likely was a visible moon that night. I know that the moon can be seen with the naked eye after it is just 20 hours old. Since this took place on 1 day after the new moon in the evening, I felt the moon was more than 24 hours old. I also knew that this moon phase zeniths around 1PM and the moon had to set after 6PM. I decided to investigate further. I wrote to NOAA (The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) and they sent me information from their East Coast Tide Tables for 1945, which is based upon data from the American Ephermeris and Nautical Almanac. I learned that on the evening of December 5, 1945 at 6PM the moon was exactly 29 hours old. I then looked up the times for sunset, moon set and the weather for that day, using microfilm of the Miami Herald. Sunset was at 5:29PM, moon set was at 6:29PM and the weather was mostly clear. The official report which said there was no moon was incorrect. There was no moon to speak of, but a visible moon none the less. I wrote to the Department of the Navy and they sent me the microfilm of the official JAG report. I learned that at 3:30PM when the first distress call was made that the tower kept telling them to follow the sun and head West. Well the sun had a S/SW heading and was around 60 degrees South of due West. Flight leader Charles Taylor likely thought how can the low to the horizon late afternoon sun appear to be in the South? That could disorient anyone. This is why he got instantly disorientated and thought his compasses were out when they made the left turn from the Bahamas towards Ft. Lauderdale. After reading the Jag report I figured out that at 6:06PM which was the moment when the planes turned around and flew East out to sea beyond the point of no return, that the moon was visible as a row of lights. It would give off a 180 degree illusion (rising East illusion) then. It was setting West, not rising East and they had to go West. But they distrusted their compasses and thought the moon was rising East. This lunar illusion put the nail in their coffins. I then realized I solved this mystery and with a smoking gun. Of course I felt obligated to pursue it. I contacted the most knowledgeable astronomer I knew of Dr. David Menke. He was the Director of Buehler Planetarium in Davie, Florida. Dr. Menke studied my data and concurred with my astronomical calculations and hypothesis relating to the disappearance of the five Avenger planes. He graciously held a press conference in the planetarium on December 15, 1993. Using the overhead projector he detailed the positions and images of the sun and moon that day and told the media. The press conference was covered by News Radio WINZ, The Miami Herald, The Tropical Tribune, The Palm Beach Post, The Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel and WSVN TV Channel 7 (Mark Ludner and Rick Sanchez). I also spoke at a symposium on the Bermuda Triangle by the Ft Lauderdale Historical Society." -- Jeff Warren Click on thumbnails to enlarge - Copyright © Jeffrey Warren Hyman.
Author Margaret Ajemian Ahnert, her son Steve Sarajian and Edward Odabashian, visited the NASFL Museum in their WWII Jeep Willys 1948: Click to enlarge Buy it at Amazon Margaret A. Ahnert is the author of the historical memoir and award winning book "The Knock at the Door." In 1915, Armenian Christians in Turkey were forced to convert to Islam, barred from speaking their language, and often driven out of their homes as the Turkish army embarked on a widespread campaign of intimidation and murder. In this riveting book, Margaret Ajemian Ahnert relates her mother Ester’s terrifying experiences as a young woman during this period of hatred and brutality. At age 15, Ester was separated from her foster family during a forced march away from her birth town of Amasia. Though she faced unspeakable horrors at the hands of many she met on the road, and was forced into an abusive marriage against her will, she never lost her faith, quick wit, or ability to see the good in people. Eventually she escaped and made her way to America. Ahnert’s compelling account of her mother’s suffering is framed by an intimate portrait of her relationship with her 98-year-old mother. Ester’s inspiring stories, told lovingly by her daughter, will give you a window into the harrowing struggle of Armenians during a terrible period in human history. Visit her official website for more information, on her book. Edward Odabashian, is the President of Odabashian Imports, Inc. The company was founded in 1885 in Armenia, followed by Mexico in 1921, and in 1979 with a third generation in South Florida. Odabashian Imports travels worldwide to hand select the finest quality rugs designs from all the major weaving countries, such as India, Nepal, Pakistan, and China.
Thanks for visiting the Museum Margaret, Steve and Eddie! Brothers Larry and Mitchel Johnson visited the NASFL Museum, researching their father Mitchel Johnson Sr. He had worked as a civilian at the Naval Air Station Surface Warfare Center. This building was formerly known as the Junior Officers Bachelor Quarters or JOBQ Building #15. Former President George H.W. Bush lived in this building when he was a 19 year old Ensign, training as an Avenger pilot. Anyway, we found a list with Mr. Mitchel Johnson's name inside the drawer of an old desk that had been salvaged from the Warfare Center before the building was demolished.
Allan McElhiney, the Museum's founder, kept this desk at the Museum and he remembered seeing the list inside the drawer, with names from people that had worked at the naval base. It turned out that Mr. Mitchel Johnson Sr., was one of those names. The brothers Mitchel were very interested in the Museum's exhibits and had a great time reminiscing. It was a pleasure to meet them. We salute your father for his service to the naval base! Click to enlarge photos Attention:Change of Schedule |
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