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Transatlantic flights Books
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Amelia Earhart
20 hrs., 40 min. : $b our flight in the Friendship : the American girl, first across the Atlantic by air, tells her story
"20 hrs., 40 min.: our flight in the Friendship: the American girl, first…" by Amelia Earhart is a memoir published in 1928. Earhart recounts her historic journey as the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by air, combining flight log entries with childhood memories and reflections on how she discovered her passion for aviation. She weaves together the drama of the transatlantic voyage with personal insights about women's roles in flight and aviation's potential to bring the world closer together.
Charles A. (Charles Augustus) Lindbergh
"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
"We": The famous flier's own story of his life and his trans-Atlantic flight by Charles A. Lindbergh is an autobiography published in 1927. Just fifty-seven days after his historic solo flight from New York to Paris, Lindbergh delivered his account of the groundbreaking journey and the life that led to it. Rejecting a ghostwritten manuscript as inaccurate and false in tone, the twenty-five-year-old aviator painstakingly rewrote the entire book himself in longhand within three weeks, creating an immediate bestseller that captivated the world.
Arthur Whitten Brown
Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours With a Discussion of Aircraft in Commerce and Transportation
"Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours" by Sir Arthur Whitten Brown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the momentous event of the first non-stop transatlantic flight, undertaken by Brown and his pilot, Sir John Alcock, in a Vickers-Vimy bomber. This remarkable achievement not only exemplifies the ingenuity and bravery of early aviators but also marks a pivotal moment in the development of aviation. The opening of the work introduces readers to Brown's reflections on the historical significance of their flight and pays tribute to the pioneers of aviation who came before them. Brown shares his humble thoughts on being a part of such a historic event while recounting the preparation and excitement leading up to the flight. We learn about his background, his partnership with Alcock, and the challenges they faced in getting their aircraft ready for the journey. The narrative is filled with anticipation and a sense of adventure as they prepare to set out on an unprecedented endeavor that will change the landscape of air travel forever.
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