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Ghosts On A Plane? The Story Of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401

A look at some of the strange tales that emerged following the accident.

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The Story Of The Boeing 727's Development

The aircraft proved popular with airlines worldwide, with more than 1,800 examples produced.

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The Story Of Eastern Air Lines - From Boom To Bust

Eastern Air Lines was a major US airline for over 60 years.

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Eastern Air Lines Flight 66: A Cabin Crew Perspective

A deadly storm caused the flight to end in disaster.

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Why Did Eastern Air Lines Fail?

Looking back at the veteran carrier's latter years.

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The Story Of The 1965 Carmel Mid-Air Collision

Incredibly, one of the aircraft involved made a safe landing with no injuries.

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The Martin 4-0-4: America's Forgotten Postwar Airliner

Improving on the design of its predecessor, Martin 2-0-2, the Martin 4-0-4 was built with improved wings, pressurized cabin, and air-conditioning.

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Deadly Wind Shear: The Crash Of Eastern Air Lines Flight 66

A look at how severe wind shear resulted in 113 people losing their lives.

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