Charles A. Lindbergh, 1927 Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles A. Lindbergh, 1927.

Charles A. Lindbergh, 1927, became an American hero after completing the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. Born in 1902 in Detroit, Lindbergh developed a passion for aviation early on. In 1927, at the age of 25, he flew his custom-built monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis, from New York to Paris in a grueling 33-hour journey. This remarkable feat brought him worldwide recognition and catapulted him into the public eye. Lindbergh's achievement not only revolutionized aviation but also symbolized the spirit of exploration and innovation in the early 20th century. His courage and determination forever cemented his place in history.

The life of an aviator seemed to me ideal. It involved skill

The life of an aviator seemed to me ideal. It involved skill. It brought adventure. It made use of the latest developments of science. Mechanical engineers were fettered to factories and drafting boards while pilots have the freedom of wind with the expanse of sky. There were times in an aeroplane when it seemed I had escaped mortality to look down on earth like a God.

Charles A. Lindbergh, 1927

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