Enjoyable and informative DVD but with a few criticisms!
I really enjoyed this video/DVD as I am an admirer of Amelia Earhart and her bravery and determination to achieve things aeronautical that at that time only men were doing and what it was considered women were incapable of. I especially enjoyed the film footage of Amelia and hearing her voice and what she had to say. I also found Linda Finch's plan to fly around the world via the Equator a worthwhile challenge and the footage showing her getting her identical Electra plane repaired and safe to fly in was of great interest. I felt that she so admired Amelia that she wanted to prove that it could be done,and did so in Amelia's memory. However,I have three criticisms of this rather short video/DVD. One is that Amelia's navigator,Fred Noonan, doesn't even get a mention,and if I didn't know of him,I would have assumed Amelia flew the plane solo,whereas in fact Fred also took the same risks as she took,and ultimately disappeared and I assume perished along with Amelia. If I was a member of...
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