June 1964
MRS. JOAN M. SMITH lands on Guam
AS MRS. Joan M. Smith came in for a landing, aircraft from NAS Agana,
VAP-61 and VW-1 escorted the around-the world aviatrix. She was following the Amelia Earhart route. Mrs.
Smith called the New Guinea-to-Guam “the most exciting leg of her flight.” Hundreds of people greeted her
upon arrival. On hand with congratulations were RAdm. Thomas A. Christopher, ComNavMarianas; Gov. Manuel
F.L. Guerrero, and Capt. J.M. Barlow, NAS Agana C.O.
For more pictures and commentary about this event see Photos by Kern Thomas.
