The Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19: What Happened to the Lost Squadron?
The Disappearance of Flight 19 is one of the most intriguing mysteries in aviation history. On December 5, 1945, five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo bombers took off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a routine training mission. The mission was called Flight 19, and it was led by Lieutenant Charles Taylor. The plan was for Flight 19 to fly east for 56 nautical miles, then turn north for 73 nautical miles, then turn west for 120 nautical miles, and finally turn south for 120 nautical miles back to Fort Lauderdale. The total distance covered by the mission was supposed to be around 400 nautical miles. However, things didn't go as planned. The weather conditions were poor, with heavy rain and strong winds. Despite the conditions, Lieutenant Taylor and his crew set off on their mission. But soon after takeoff, something strange happened. Taylor reported that his compass wasn't working, and he wasn't sure of his location. He radioed the other planes in Flight 19, telling t...