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Charles Lindbergh, American aviator, at Le Bourget Aerodrome, Paris, France, May 1927
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Charles Lindbergh, American aviator, at Le Bourget Aerodrome, Paris, France, May 1927
Charles Lindbergh, American aviator, at Le Bourget Aerodrome, Paris, France, May 1927. Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) after completing the first successful solo transatlantic flight. On 20-21 May 1927 he flew from New York to Paris in a single-engined single-seater monoplane that he named Spirit of St Louis, the flight taking a total of 33 1/2 hours to complete. For his achievement Lindbergh won a $25, 000 prize put up by a New York hotelier, Raymond Orteig, and worldwide fame
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Accomplishment Achievement Aviation Aviator Charles Augustus Lindbergh Charles Lindbergh Flight Flying Helmet Lindbergh Pilot Success Successful Transatlantic Historica Graphica Collection
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In this iconic photo print, we see Charles Lindbergh, the legendary American aviator, standing at Le Bourget Aerodrome in Paris, France in May 1927. This moment captures Lindbergh's triumph after completing the first successful solo transatlantic flight. The daring aviator flew from New York to Paris over a grueling 33 1/2 hours in his single-engined monoplane named Spirit of St Louis. Lindbergh's remarkable achievement earned him worldwide fame and a $25,000 prize offered by Raymond Orteig, a New York hotelier. His courageous feat not only showcased his exceptional piloting skills but also symbolized the spirit of adventure and determination that defined the early days of aviation. In this portrait shot, Lindbergh wears a flying helmet as he stands confidently with a smile on his face. The image perfectly encapsulates both his success and the sense of accomplishment he must have felt upon reaching European soil. As one of America's most celebrated heroes of the time, Lindbergh became an inspiration for countless aspiring aviators around the world. This photograph is part of the Historica Graphica Collection and serves as a timeless reminder of Lindbergh's historic flight that forever changed aviation history. It represents an era when individuals pushed boundaries and achieved what was once thought impossible.
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