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Re: Robert Ballard, Titanic discoverer, seeks Amelia Earhart's plane
From: Don Seltzer
Date: 2019 Jul 27, 11:31 -0400
From: Don Seltzer
Date: 2019 Jul 27, 11:31 -0400
Here is what Gillespie’s website is saying.
Prior to TIGHAR's 2012 expedition, Dr. Ballard described his views on the search for the Earhart plane and wished TIGHAR “fair winds, a following sea, and a little luck” (see the video link below). We sincerely wish him the same. TIGHAR will not be officially participating in the expedition but we have reached an agreement with National Geographic for TIGHAR's assistance in the production of the two-hour television special “Expedition Amelia.” All news about the expedition will come from National Geographic. We will, of course, keep TIGHAR members informed about our continuing Earhart research.
Don Seltzer
On Fri, Jul 26, 2019 at 3:03 PM Ed Popko <NoReply_EdPopko@fer3.com> wrote:
I guess Gillespie is praying Ballard will find something otherwise he will have a tough time selling yet another expedition.
The Nikumaroro LOP, unclear photo of a landing gear sticking out of the water, a scrap aluminum sheet with rivet holes are all exhibits he shows potential doners etc. . The Nikumaroro search has been good income for years. If Ballard doesn't find anything, how can you sell the next expedition?
