Bermuda Triangle of Cyprus - Point 5 Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

erik88l-r: As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 8/13/2008
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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The Bermuda Triangle of Cyprus
     
Point 5 - Flight 19
(of 12 + Bonus + Location)    

 

'The Bermuda Triangle of Cyprus' Series is designed in such a way so that it can be completed within one whole day.

Important NOTES/INFO Valid for all caches of  'The Bermuda Triangle of Cyprus' series :
The Notes/Info that you will find will help you to find the next cache faster, give the location of the Bonus cache, reveal crucial information needed along they way etc.
  a. Recommended to Start from Point 1 and then go to Point 2, Point 3 ... so that you benefit from the Hints/Tips/etc. you will find in each cache (See d, e and f)
  b. Take Pen/Pencil with you.
  c. Take tweezers with you. The cache might be really small. You will need the get the log sheet out.
  d. Always write down any HINTS you find (in the logs sheet). You will need them at the Bonus Cache site.
  e. Always write down any TIPS you find (in the logs sheet). They will help you find the next/rest of the caches easier.
  f. Write down any BONUS Info (Characters to Numbers conversions written on the logs sheet). You need all of them to find the Bonus cache.
  g. Always be aware of snakes [ The common Black snake of Cyprus is not NOT dangerous to humans. Very Venomous snakes: Vipera Lebetina (Blunt Nosed Viper). 'Harmless' to humans venomous snakes: Malpolon Monspessulanus (Montpellier Snake) and Telescopus Fallax (Cat Snake).]
  h. Take plenty of water with you.
  i. If it seems that the cache is placed in private property please note that approval has been received from owner.
  j. Please always place the cache back exactly as you have found it.
  k. Recommendation: Take a Camera (Photo or Video) with you !!! (You will see and experience a lot)

 

Flight 19
Flight 19 was a training flight of TBM Avenger bombers that went missing on December 5, 1945 while over the Atlantic. The impression is given that the flight encountered unusual phenomena and anomalous compass readings, and that the flight took place on a calm day under the supervision of an experienced pilot, Lt. Charles Carroll Taylor. Adding to the intrigue is that the Navy's report of the accident was ascribed to "causes or reasons unknown." It is believed that Taylor's mother wanted to save her son's reputation, so she made them write "reasons unknown" when actually Taylor was 50 km NW from where he thought he was.

While the basic facts of this version of the story are essentially accurate, some important details are missing. The weather was becoming stormy by the end of the incident; only Taylor had any significant flying time, but he was not familiar with the south Florida area and had a history of getting lost in flight, having done so three times during World War II, and being forced to ditch his planes twice into the water; and naval reports and written recordings of the conversations between Taylor and the other pilots of Flight 19 do not indicate magnetic problems.

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