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23 WCHGT: B-52 Crash Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 4/11/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

WCHGT caches were created as the 2016-2017 Leadership Wayne class project. We decided that we wanted to create a fun, educational, and adventurous way for families and friends to connect to the county in which they live. Therefore the 50 caches connected to this trail will give you a glimpse of the PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE of Wayne County.


Some caches are micros, a few can hold a trackable, some are easy finds, and others prove to be quite difficult. All we ask from the Leadership Wayne class is that you enjoy the finds and learn something new about our wonderful county. Upon completion of the entire trail you will be able to collect your GeoCoin at the Wayne County museum after you have recorded your code words on the passport from each of the 50 locations.


The 1961 Goldsboro B-52 Crash was an accident that occurred in Goldsboro, North Carolina, on January 24, 1961. A B-52 Stratofortress carrying two 3-4 megaton Mark 39 nuclear bombs broke up in mid-air, dropping its nuclear payload in the process.]The pilot in command ordered the crew to eject at 9,000 feet (2,700 m). Five men successfully ejected or bailed out of the aircraft and landed safely. Another ejected but did not survive the landing, and two died in the crash. Information newly declassified in 2013 showed that one of the bombs came very close to detonating.


Passports for code words can be picked up at the following locations:

Wayne County Museum
116 N William St. Goldsboro, NC 27530
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

Additional Hints ()

Gur neebj jvyy cebivqr jung lbh frrx.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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