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Amelia Earhart: Across the Atlantic | Solo | 2

Against The Odds

CHAPTER

The Wreck of a Storm

Robert Gallagher is outside enjoying the sunshine on one of those lovely hot afternoons that you sometimes get in May. He shuts his eyes for a moment to blot out the sun, and hears a roaring noise overhead. A bright red plane flies directly over his house and cow pasture. His children come running from inside the cottage, shouting and pointing at the aircraft. The figure steps toward them and speaks: Where am I? Well, you're in Gallagher's pasture. Have you come far? Amelia smiles and turns the Vega back on course. If anyone finds the wreck, know that the non-success was caused by my getting lost in a storm. And then the exhaust manifold blew out. Have

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