The Moment a Lost Plane is Found 74 Years On The discovery of a World War II era aircraft in Alaska has sent shockwaves through aviation circles.
The rediscovery of "Star Dust," as the plane came to be known, is a testament to human ingenuity and determination.
The DC 3 Star Dust took off from Lae, New Guinea on July 24, 1948, bound for Cairns, Australia with 11 passengers and crew on board.