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Posted: 29.11.2013  ·  #1
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I Noticed This Tiny Thing On Google Maps. When I Zoomed In… Well, Nothing Could Prepare Me.

A friend told me to go to a certain latitude and longitude on Google Maps. When I noticed it seemed to be in the middle of an African desert, I thought he was just sending nonsense. But when I zoomed in, my mind was blown. I noticed a tiny icon that looked like an airplane. So I did some more research and discovered there’s an incredibly tragic and beautiful story behind it. Here it is, from start to finish.


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Posted: 29.11.2013  ·  #2
Wow - thanks for sharing! Very interesting.


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Posted: 29.11.2013  ·  #3
It is an amazing story.
Search google earth for UTA flight 772


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Posted: 29.11.2013  ·  #4
Wow lump in my throat reading that!


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Posted: 29.11.2013  ·  #5
Yes it is very moving alright! The plane doesn't look like it went on fire after the crash.


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Posted: 29.11.2013  ·  #6
I would have thought the desert winds would cover it in sand but it is impressive


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