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Elgen Long | |
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 c. 1972 | |
| Born | August 12, 1927 McMinnville, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 2022 (aged 94) Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Aviator, author, and researcher |
| Known for | First man to fly solo across both poles, and valid research on Amelia Earhart's disappearance. |
| Spouse | Marie K. Long |
Elgen Marion Long (August 12, 1927 – January 26, 2022) was a distinguished American aviator, author, and researcher who achieved numerous notable milestones in aviation. Among his impressive accomplishments, Long set fifteen aviation records, including a groundbreaking 1971 flight around the world over both poles, which earned him the FAI Gold Air Medal.
Long is also well-regarded for his research into the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan. He developed the "Crash and Sink" theory, which provides an explanation for their mysterious disappearance. Over a period of more than 35 years, Long and his wife, Marie Katherine Long, conducted extensive research on the final segment of Earhart and Noonan's flight. Their detailed work, documenting the people and evidence related to the disappearance, is now archived at the Sea Word Foundation.