"We" by Charles A. Lindbergh is a captivating memoir that unveils the story of the pilot’s life, culminating in his groundbreaking solo flight across the Atlantic, and shares visions of what the future holds for aviation. Beginning with his childhood in Minnesota, the tale reveals how Lindbergh's early life and fascination with flight led to learning to fly and barnstorming adventures. It goes on to uncover the challenges and experiences that shaped his ambition to conquer the skies, including intimate details about the monumental journey in the "Spirit of St. Louis", blending personal experiences with reflections on innovation, national pride, and the dawn of aviation. Overall, it is a historic reflection of personal ambition.
"We" : $b The famous flier's own story of his life and his trans-Atlantic flight, together with his views on the future of aviation
By Charles A. (Charles Augustus) Lindbergh
Against all odds, one man recounts his inspiring journey through the skies, crossing an ocean and revolutionizing the world of flight.
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About the AuthorCharles Augustus Lindbergh was an American aviator and military officer. On May 20–21, 1927, he made the first nonstop flight from New York City to Paris, a distance of 3,600 miles (5,800 km), flying alone for 33.5 hours. His aircraft, the Spirit of St. Louis, was designed and built to compete for the $25,000 Orteig Prize for the first flight between the two cities. Although not the first transatlantic flight, it was the longest at the time by nearly 2,000 miles (3,200 km) and the first solo transatlantic flight. It became known as one of the most consequential flights in history and ushered in a new era of air transportation between parts of the globe.
Charles Augustus Lindbergh was an American aviator and military officer. On May 20–21, 1927, he made the first nonstop flight from New York City to Paris, a distance of 3,600 miles (5,800 km), flying alone for 33.5 hours. His aircraft, the Spirit of St. Louis, was designed and built to compete for the $25,000 Orteig Prize for the first flight between the two cities. Although not the first transatlantic flight, it was the longest at the time by nearly 2,000 miles (3,200 km) and the first solo transatlantic flight. It became known as one of the most consequential flights in history and ushered in a new era of air transportation between parts of the globe.
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