History Faculty Publications

Document Type

Encyclopedia Entry

Publication Date

1991

Publication Source

Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series

Abstract

In his high-wing monoplane, The Spirit of St. Louis, Lindbergh became the first aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, making the trip from New York to Paris in 33.5 hours.

Inclusive pages

841-845

ISBN/ISSN

9780893566371

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

This document is provided for download by permission of the publisher. Permission documentation is on file.

Citation information: Heitmann, John Alfred. “Lindbergh makes the First Nonstop Solo Flight across the Atlantic Ocean,” in Great Lives From History II: Science and Technology Series. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 1991. Used by permission of EBSCO Information Services, Ipswich, MA.

Publisher

Salem Press

Volume

2

Place of Publication

Pasadena, CA

Peer Reviewed

yes


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