Wreckage of Pan Am plane found in ocean 74 years after deadly crash

The crash in 1952 killed 52 people and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight.

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Wreck of Pan Am plane found 74 years after ocean crash

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The wreckage of a Pan Am plane that crashed 74 years ago, and led to safety briefings becoming mandatory on flights, has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.

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Wreckage of Pan Am plane found in ocean 74 years after deadly crash

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Wreck of Pan Am plane found 74 years after ocean crash

The wreckage of a Pan Am plane that crashed 74 years ago, and led to safety briefings becoming mandatory on flights, has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.

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