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Does This High-Def Debris Field Show the Remains of Amelia Earhart’s Plane?

New Video Underwater Footage Shows Debris Consistent With Landing Gear of Amelia Earharts Plane

Amelia Earhart (Photo: Wikimedia)

DOVER, Del. (TheBlaze/AP) — A group trying to solve the mystery surrounding famed aviator Amelia Earhart is reporting encouraging results from its latest expedition to the central Pacific.

Ric Gillespie is head of The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, which is based in Delaware. He says high-resolution video taken in July shows what appears to be a debris field of manmade objects in the waters off an atoll that is part of the republic of Kiribati (KEER-uh-bus).

Gillespie says the debris field is in the same area where an object that the group says could be a landing gear can be seen sticking out of the water in a 1937 photograph. That photo was taken shortly after Earhart and Fred Noonan disappeared on an around-the-world flight.

New Video Underwater Footage Shows Debris Consistent With Landing Gear of Amelia Earharts Plane

This image provided by The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery shows what experts think may be the landing gear of the aircraft, the small black object on the left side of the image, protruding from the waters off the remote island. (Photo: AP)

Discovery News reports forensic imaging specialist Jeff Glickman saying he has looked at less than 30 percent of the video brought back from the expedition, but even from that he thinks it has “identified what appears to be an interesting debris field.”

“The Bevington photo shows what appears to be four components of the plane: a strut, a wheel, a wom gear and a fender. In the debris field there appears to be the fender, possibly the wheel and possibly some portions of the strut,” Glickman said according to Discovery News.

New Video Underwater Footage Shows Debris Consistent With Landing Gear of Amelia Earharts Plane

This screenshot from the underwater footage has yellow arrows pointing to areas researchers think could be airplane landing gear. (Image TIGHAR via Discovery News)

Still Gillespie told Reuters “we don’t want to oversell this.“ He calls the footage ”more evidence … where it should be.”

Gillespie says analysis of video from the July expedition is continuing. If that analysis is able to confirm parts of the plane, Discovery News reports recovery of the debris would be the next step.

Check out footage of the Discovery Channel’s series “Finding Amelia” here.

Here’s a promo for the episode that aired Sunday night with some of the underwater footage:

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Comments (58)

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  • ColoradoCassie
    Posted on August 21, 2012 at 7:52am

    Looks like a rock pile to me.

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  • TROONORTH
    Posted on August 21, 2012 at 7:40am

    Hmmm. Looks llike the pool needs more chlorine and a back-flush to me . . …. . .. ..

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  • WeRunDCnotThem
    Posted on August 21, 2012 at 12:18am

    I bet her turn signal was still on and they only found her make-up because she was applying a thick base when she crashed

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    • lordamercy
      Posted on August 21, 2012 at 7:01am

      Yeah, like men are better drivers! Like the guy from yesterday‘s story that couldn’t figure out how to stop his accelerator-stuck vehicle–for 25 MILES!

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  • nocomment
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 7:53pm

    They also found a pair of Bermuda shorts… but no panties.

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  • Bobaz
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 7:23pm

    Yep, this is her. There is no other explanation for all of the artifacts that were discovered on this remote island.

    They might find bones if they keep looking, but chances are those have been carried off by birds, crabs, and lizards.

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    • Wolfgang the Gray
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 9:12pm

      It sure would be nice to solve the mystery of her disappearance. Apparently, Spielberg had it wrong in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. 8-)

      Report Post » Wolfgang the Gray  
    • drkmagneto
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 10:38pm

      They got it wrong on the “Star Trek:Voyager“ Episode ”The 37′s” too!

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  • Lara
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 6:28pm

    On the right upper corner of the picture, just above the arrow, I see what looks like the windows to the cockpit. Sheered off but I see the smaller window and the larger one.
    I do feel this is exactly her plane. Everything is matching up. Im glad they are this close.

    Report Post » Lara  
    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 7:16pm

      Let’s hope so………and then put it to rest already. My goodness, her damn plane went down somewhere………….we get it, they been goin on forever about this poor lady…..was she gay ? She always looked kinda gay to me………..

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    • John655
      Posted on August 21, 2012 at 1:55am

      I think I see Nessy in the picture! oh wait Lock Ness is not connect with the ocean. Darn. Seriously, if that photo is their evidence, then they have little to no evidence. I don’t see anything in that picture.

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    • John655
      Posted on August 21, 2012 at 2:21am

      @paperboy & et al

      Let’s reclaim the word gay which means carefree form the homosexuals who have hijacked it. Who’s with me?

      Report Post » John655  
  • burnteye86
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:39pm

    In 80 years they’ll find her luggage

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:39pm

    Well, for a minute I thought it might be a 1986 Olds 98 under water. But then I remembered they pulled Teds out and he’s dead.

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  • Pine105
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:31pm

    This comment section is more informative and amusing than the news story – keep it up. Made my day after 9 hours of work

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  • airportengineer
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:17pm

    The Tires don’t match the Photo!

    Report Post » airportengineer  
  • LeadNotFollow
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:16pm

    …
    Authorities seem to be searching for Amelia more today, than when she first disappeared.
    This is just another distraction, to draw our attention away from the real important issues, like Obama’s incompetent, failing, re-election campaign, and upcoming disastrous, poorly planned, DNC in Charlotte N.C.

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  • scootervanneuter
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:06pm

    “See that little piece of crap that looks like coral? We‘re pretty sure that’s either an airplane engine piston or maybe coral.”

    This reminds me of the ghost hunters program where their equipment records something that sounds like a fart, and they tell you what you hear is “Jim killed me with a hammer.”

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  • rangerrebew
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 4:54pm

    I doubt there are any planes missing from WWII in the area.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 4:59pm

      Still, for the ID to be credible, at least one component of the plane needs to be established as a part from hers. Just one piece with a confirmable serial or parts number unique to her plane.

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    • BuzzardSays
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:08pm

      Really? Are we still looking for that poor woman after all these years for the sake of finding her remains and saying a few words over a grave site. Or, is this simply an exercise in self-agrandizement for the search team to claim that they have solved a mystery. Kind of like when Geraldo Rivera opened Capone’s Vault. Remember that deflating baloon docu-drama.

      Report Post » BuzzardSays  
  • michael.g
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 4:49pm

    Where’s Waldo?

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  • woodyee
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 4:06pm

    Take a good look at the 1937 photo, particularly the white area to the lower right of the ship…

    Is that not her underpants floating?

    Report Post » woodyee  
  • pavnvet
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 4:00pm

    Do you think it could have been Bush’s fault?

    Report Post » pavnvet  
    • VoteRightDammit
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 4:38pm

      You are soooo non-Progressive.

      It‘s now all RYAN’S fault.

      Didn’t you get the tweet?

      Report Post » VoteRightDammit  
  • Landon410
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:55pm

    I bet most kids these days dont even know who amelia earhart was

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:00pm

      She was portrayed by an actress in “Night at the Museum-Battle of the Smithsonian.” The kids might know who she was by that.

      Report Post » Anonymous T. Irrelevant  
  • garbagecanlogic
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:53pm

    Looks like a public relations ploy to obtain viewers. I can’t see anything but yellow arrows pointing at something unidentifiable. Move the arrows about 10′ either way and say the same thing.

    Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8

    The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
    The U.N. Out Of The U.S.

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  • horsehockey
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:53pm

    Yep, that’s definitely high definition.

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  • Imademybiz
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:49pm

    Is that Jimmy Hoffas foot?

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  • Mr.Fitnah
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:45pm

    Im surprised to see yellow arrow shapes in such a remote place.

    Report Post » Mr.Fitnah  
  • lukerw
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:44pm

    Amelia AirHead; Women’s Lib idol; Bad pilot!

    Report Post » lukerw  
    • Mr.Fitnah
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:47pm

      John MCcain bad pilot.

      Report Post » Mr.Fitnah  
    • lukerw
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 4:10pm

      @
      The Record speaks for itself… Mccain piloted the GOP into a Soviet Sea!

      Report Post » lukerw  
    • shakedowncrews
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 4:53pm

      that’s such BS. She was truly a pioneer and took on an extremely dangerous trip at a time long before GPS. that kind of comment should get you a boot up the butt.

      Report Post » shakedowncrews  
    • Bobaz
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 7:19pm

      Um … true, I think. She was more celebrity then competent pilot.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 8:08pm

      @SHAKE…
      Check the Records… SHE WAS ALWAYS A BAD PILOT AND COULD NOT NAVIGATE!

      Report Post » lukerw  
  • salvawhoray
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:41pm

    I don’t see nothing but arrows.

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  • woodyee
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:32pm

    Does This High-Def Debris Field Show the Remains of Amelia Earhart’s Plane?

    Wouldn’t YOU like to know…what do I get in return for my opinion?

    Report Post » woodyee  
    • woodyee
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:46pm

      …republic of Kiribati (KEER-uh-bus)

      [YOU] …what?…

      [ME] …huh?…

      Gaybama – “I knew that!”

      Report Post » woodyee  
    • Stoic one
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:57pm

      Gaybama would say : “I found that. YOU did not find that!“ and ”How can I tax that?”

      Report Post » Stoic one  
  • billrow
    Posted on August 20, 2012 at 3:30pm

    Maybe they will find odumbo’s college transcripts and birth certificate down there as well.

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    • Hillbillybone
      Posted on August 20, 2012 at 5:31pm

      If only they would exert HALF as much effort into that search…………
      Not going to happen though

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