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August 14, 1935
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Pan American clipper ship sets new record, flying 1,323 miles from Honolulu to Midway Island in 8 hours and 52 minutes, arriving August 14, cutting 28 minutes off previous east-to-west crossing time.
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CLIPPER SHIP CLIPS RECORD
Makes 1323 Miles, Honolulu to Midway Island in 8 Hours, 52 Minutes
MIDWAY ISLAND, August 14.
The Pan American clipper ship arrived here at 3 p.m., Honolulu time, 8:30 p.m., Eastern Standard time, yesterday, completing the flight of 1,323 miles in 8 hours and 52 minutes from Honolulu.
Officials said the plane's record indicated that a regular 9-hour schedule will be established between Honolulu and Midway Island.
The clipper cut 28 minutes from the previous record for an east to west crossing.
Makes 1323 Miles, Honolulu to Midway Island in 8 Hours, 52 Minutes
MIDWAY ISLAND, August 14.
The Pan American clipper ship arrived here at 3 p.m., Honolulu time, 8:30 p.m., Eastern Standard time, yesterday, completing the flight of 1,323 miles in 8 hours and 52 minutes from Honolulu.
Officials said the plane's record indicated that a regular 9-hour schedule will be established between Honolulu and Midway Island.
The clipper cut 28 minutes from the previous record for an east to west crossing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Clipper Ship Record
Honolulu Midway Flight
Pan American
Aviation Achievement
East West Crossing
Where did it happen?
Honolulu To Midway Island
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Location
Honolulu To Midway Island
Event Date
August 14
Story Details
The Pan American clipper ship completes a record-breaking flight of 1,323 miles from Honolulu to Midway Island in 8 hours and 52 minutes, arriving at 3 p.m. Honolulu time. This cuts 28 minutes from the previous east-to-west record, paving the way for a regular 9-hour schedule.