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In 1924, two Douglas World Cruisers completed the first around-the-world flight.
We’re looking for historical photo locations and any current photos in those locations.
Can you help us identify any of the photo locations below? If so, let us know and we’ll add the time-lapse animations.
Which US city (New York)?
Between Boston and New York – likely near Mianus River?
Between Boston and New York City?
USA: Which river?
Hong Kong:
Shwe dagoon (composite images?)
India:
Calcutta:
Baghdad:
Reykjavik:
Near Santa Monica:
Paris:
Hungary:
Coordinates of the wreckage of the Seattle (now at Alaska Aviation Museum):
Between Santa Monica and Sacramento. The large building beneath the middle plane (#2 Chicago) may provide some clues:
Lake Washington with Mount Rainier in background. Unknown vantage.
Submit any tips regarding these locations or any current photos if you are near any of the landmarks: