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Miss Veedol: The Spirit of Wenatchee

Angela joins Jake for the tale of the first non-stop airplane crossing of the Pacific Ocean.

09/25/2025 | Rating NR

Northwest Explorer

Miss Veedol: The Spirit of Wenatchee

Episode 43 | 4m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Angela joins Jake for the tale of the first non-stop airplane crossing of the Pacific Ocean.

Sponsored: In 1931, Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. completed the first non-stop airplane crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Despite being overshadowed by the Great Depression, they made history that is celebrated in East Wenatchee, the landing spot of this great feat. Angela joins Jake for the tale of their flight and the bent propeller housed by the Wenatchee Museum and Cultural Center.

09/25/2025 | Rating NR

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Northwest Explorer

Miss Veedol: The Spirit of Wenatchee

Episode 43 | 4m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Sponsored: In 1931, Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. completed the first non-stop airplane crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Despite being overshadowed by the Great Depression, they made history that is celebrated in East Wenatchee, the landing spot of this great feat. Angela joins Jake for the tale of their flight and the bent propeller housed by the Wenatchee Museum and Cultural Center.

09/25/2025 | Rating NR

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