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The hunt for the world’s first aerial hijacking at the hands of rogue Japanese agents comes to a head on the exotic shores of Micronesia.

A never before told true story to repatriate 15 Americans is revealed in startling detail that spans nearly 85 years.

02/06/2026

Pan American Airways Systems “New Horizons” June 1942 issue.

Pan Am Museum collection. A digitized version can be read here:

https://digitalcollections.library.miami.edu/digital/collection/asm0341/id/47858/rec/82

31/05/2026

The Alameda Naval Air Museum’s Future is Up in the Air

The Saturday, May 23 Open House at the financially strapped Naval Air Museum at Alameda Point may have been the last time the public will get to appreciate the rich naval history of Alameda Point at this location. Unless funds are raised to cover the rising costs of insurance and maintenance on the City-owned building, the museum will be forced to close permanently. More...

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-naval-air-museums-future-up-in-the-air/

Photo image of sign noting the departure time of the Hawaii Clipper, that operated out of the Alameda Naval Air Station. Photo by Richard Bangert.

25/05/2026

(Thanks to Patrick for posting...)
Memorial Day

We gather in the hush of morning, when the flag lifts, then bows, then rises again a reminder that a nation breathes because others fell.

From scattered towns that claimed the first observance to Arlington’s long rows of white stone, we carry forward a simple ritual of silence, respect, and the weight of memory.

No speeches needed. Just the understanding that freedom was paid for by men and women whose stories ended so ours could continue.

And so we honor them in the stillness, in the bloom of late May, in the promise to live lives worthy of their last full measure.

29/04/2026

The Hawaii Clipper's first regular passengers in 1936 included five businessmen and two women world travelers.

Copyright: Hawaii State Archives

24/03/2026

Working in the library...

01/02/2026

Though this version of AI (artifical intelligence) has some visual flaws, you can still get a taste of the experience boarding a Pan Am Clipper on it's travels to Hawaii in the 1930's... Enjoy your travels!

23/01/2026

07/08/2025

Big shout out to our newest top Lost Clipper fans! 💎

Micsteam OKeefe, Anji Jordan, Ray Short

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community!

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