Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the disappearance of the 5 naval Avenger torpedo bombers of Flight 19 and…

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the disappearance of the five naval Avenger torpedo bombers of Flight 19 and the naval Mariner rescue aircraft sent to search for Flight 19.

Honors the memory of the 27 Navy airmen lost in these disappearances.

Commends the Naval Historical Center for preserving the history of Flight 19.

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