1.6K views | April 6, 1951—a tragic day etched in history for two...

Was quite the treat to see @rozendaaldoug show up to the TBM Reunion in Mr. Mulligan! A replica of the 1930s Howard DGA-6 designed with the sole purpose to win the Bendix Trophy. A non stop high altitude race from the West Coast to Cleveland, Ohio. | AirshowStuff

This photo hop has been about 6 years in the making, and the stars finally aligned last Saturday to make it happen. I was thrilled to be able to photograph Dave Bole's gorgeous Howard DGA-15. It's quite the beast! Roughly the same size as our Cessna 172 photoship but 2,100 lbs heavier! As always, it couldn't have happened without James Polivka leading the way around Lake Tapps. Sporty's Pilot Shop - EAA - The Spirit of Aviation - Howard Aircraft Foundation - Canon | Fight to Fly Studio

Damn Good Airplane, the Howard DGA-15. This beautiful plane owned by Dave Bole, is always a welcome sight at any fly in. I was very fortunate to have had an air-to-air with this bird a few years ago. Would love to revisit that and follow up with a walk-around and virtual tour of the bird. | Fight to Fly Studio

On April 6, 1951, a Howard DGA-15 aircraft, registration NC67765, departed from Pacoima Airport on a private flight to Las Vegas. On board were two married couples: pilot Edwin S. Coe of Pacoima and his wife, along with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry F. Taylor of Van Nuys. The plane never arrived and was reported missing, leading to a five-day search that was eventually called off. On June 24, 1951, the wreckage was discovered in the Sierra Pelona Mountains after a brushfire revealed the site on Ritter Ranc