The Pan Am Podcast

Episode 69: 90 Miles and Minutes to Spare

October 20, 2026·32 min
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Send us Fan Mail Pan Am Podcast – Episode 6990 Miles and Minutes to Spare The dramatic story of Pan Am's first flight and the race against time that launched an aviation legend. On October 19, 1927, the future of Pan American Airways hung in the balance. With a U.S. Post Office deadline looming, a rain-soaked airfield, and no suitable runway for its new aircraft, the fledgling airline faced a crisis that threatened to end its ambitious plans before they could take flight. In this captivating ...

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