Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis, 1927
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Known for their groundbreaking achievements, the heroes of early modern aviation caught the attention of nations.Aviators like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh transformed the way a nation looked at travel and transportation. This image shows Lindbergh at Felts Field in 1927, the same year he flew nonstop from New York to Paris.
Image L90-3 courtesy of the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
This file appears in: Taking Flight
Taking Flight
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