Historical Events tagged with "Hugh Herndon"

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First Nonstop Flight Across the Pacific Ocean

October 5th, 1931 93 years ago

Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, Jr. achieved a remarkable milestone by making the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean in their aircraft, Miss Veedol. Taking off from the United States, they navigated challenging conditions and managed to land successfully in Japan, covering a distance of approximately 5,500 miles and accomplishing an aviation feat that had captured global attention.

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