You'll want know what happened in Seattle on september 1924.

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In 1924, Major Harold G. Martin led an extraordinary expedition that made history as one of the first teams to fly around the world in three aircraft. The journey was part of a U.S. Army Air Service mission known as the “World Flight Expedition.”

The adventure began in Seattle, Washington, where Major Martin and his crew set off with three modified Douglas World Cruisers: the Boston, the New Orleans, and the Seattle. Their goal was to demonstrate the potential of military aviation and strengthen international relations through aviation.

The expedition faced numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, mechanical issues, and the vastness of uncharted territories. The team navigated through various countries, including Canada, Alaska, Japan, and several others, covering approximately 27,000 miles in just over 175 days.

Despite the obstacles, the crew showcased remarkable teamwork and resilience. They successfully completed the journey in September 1924, landing back in Seattle, where they were greeted with accolades and admiration. This pioneering flight not only marked a significant milestone in aviation history but also paved the way for future global air travel.

The success of Major Martin and his team remains a testament to the spirit of exploration and innovation during the early days of aviation.

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Ric

This is another part of the story with my words.

There were six pilots that landed at Sand Point Field in Seattle. (They had gone around the world!) That was on every mind in Washington State especially in Seattle. 

The intrepid pilots were Lieutenant Smith in plane #2, Lieutenant Nelson in plane #4, and Lieutenant Wade in plane #5.

This was the first circumnavigation of the world. Thousands of well-wishers crowded the Sandpoint field. The planes had been spotted passing Eugene, Oregon. Then they stopped in Vancouver to fix one of the planes. Spotters were receiving reports along the entire corridor as the planes passed through Tacoma. People were on edge at Sandpoint field, hearing their progress, and finally, the three planes arrived. The pilots were tired and about at the end of their rope.

The next day, the airmen were taken to Volunteer Park in Seattle, where they held a celebration with perhaps 20,000 people. The airmen stayed at the city’s finest hotel.

The 6 pilots had flown 171 days. They had traveled, I believe, 27,000 miles.

Calvin Coolidge was going to ask Congress to award these pilots something special. These pilots were in the U.S. army "Aircorp"

Ric