AVB
Jesus of Cool, I'm bad, I'm nationwide
On May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
A national hero was made today
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jfields
Where did all my money go?
He is and always will be a hero Ray. He paved the way for the tranatlantic flights that we take for granted nowdays.
I can't imagine how scared he must have been flying across the ocean fighting fatigue.
My father has always admired the man.
I can't imagine how scared he must have been flying across the ocean fighting fatigue.
My father has always admired the man.
bimmer635csi
Too noob to mention!
Flying to San Diego can give you a good view of the plane. It is hanging in the terminal (or maybe it is a replica).
Anyway, just flying into San Diego is a bit of a thrill, since you basically fall out of the sky after clearing the mountains to make the landing.
Good call Ray.
Anyway, just flying into San Diego is a bit of a thrill, since you basically fall out of the sky after clearing the mountains to make the landing.
Good call Ray.
golfgar
Bueller.... Bueller...... Anyone....... Anyone?
Good reminder!
He named the plane the Spirit of St. Louis because it was funded by a few businessmen from the Racquet Club in St. Louis. I am a member of that club and we still have an use the table where the checks were exchanged. We also have the canceled checks, pictures and a lot of other memorabilia.
He named the plane the Spirit of St. Louis because it was funded by a few businessmen from the Racquet Club in St. Louis. I am a member of that club and we still have an use the table where the checks were exchanged. We also have the canceled checks, pictures and a lot of other memorabilia.