July 1, 1937: Fred & I are leaving New Guinea for Howland Island. 2,600 miles... wish us luck!
Previous; 1; Next ... disappeared in 1937 with navigator Fred Noonan when 
attempting to circumnavigate the .... Then on July 2, 1937, Earhart set off from Lae
, New Guinea, headed for Howland Island, 2,600 miles away.