- Explorers using an autonomous sonar drone found the wreck of Pan Am’s 1952 Clipper Endeavor off Puerto Rico — the crash helped spur the preflight safety briefings and better flotation equipment used today.
- The discovery was the result of years of archival sleuthing, an Air Force witness map, volunteer researchers, and a bit of luck (the right ship, good weather).
- The moment was captured by the Discovery Channel crew and is an emotional, TV-ready story that could bring some closure to families and makes a great conversation starter.
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