Synopsis
This is a 1970’s era, color film funded by Piper Aircraft as a promotion for their planes. The the movie opens with a man walking on the beach. Elgen Marion Long (born August 12, 1927) is an American aviator and author who has set fifteen aviation records and firsts, including his 1971 flight around the world over both poles. He received the FAI Gold Air Medal for his accomplishment. He has developed a "Crash and Sink" theory explaining the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Long has, for over 35 years, researched the last leg of Earhart's flight in an attempt to determine where her Lockheed Electra crashed. He and his wife Marie K. Long have documented the people and data involved in the disappearance, a collection that is held by the SeaWord Foundation. A plane flies over the mountains, 1:29. Elgen Long stands in front of a statue of himself, 1:39. Narrated by David McElhatton. Footage by U.S. Naval Forces, Antarctica. Music by Harry Long, performed by the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra. Produced by J. Douglas Allen. Elgen Long is interviewed, 3:12. Elgen Long holds a globe, 4:00. Elgen Long checks his Piper Navajo airplane, 5:47. Spare parts are packed, 6:15. The Piper Navajo is packed, 6:40. Elgen Long says goodbye to his family and fans, 7:05. Elgen Long takes off, 7:45. Aerial views from the plane, 8:20. Elgen Long talks about the start of his journey, 8:50. Aerial views of the arctic circle, 9:20. Elgen Long is interviewed, 9:50. Aerial view of map of Europe, 11:18. Elgen…
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- Running time
- 28 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Stock Footage