| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 23-1229 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DWC World Cruiser |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DWC World Cruiser |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DWC World Cruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 145 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Seattle |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Kanatak - Portage Bay [ Off-Airport ] |
| Region / Country: | Alaska, United States |
| Photo Date: | April 1924 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 766783 |
| Photo Comment |
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Crashed near Port Mollar, Alaska, on April 30, 1924. This was the lead aircraft in the four-aircraft attempt to circumnavigate the world. The other three pressed on until Boston, under tow, sunk near the Faroes . The remaining two, Chicago and New Orleans, succeeded in completing the epic flight. Douglas World Cruisers Photograph Collection/The Museum of Flight This photo was added on 10 January 2025, and has since been viewed 132 times. |