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Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) 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.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh made the first solo transatlantic flight in 1927. Read about his historic voyage, wife, children, his son’s kidnapping, and more.
American aviator Charles Lindbergh became famous after making the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. He was criticized for insisting that the United States should not become involved in World War II.
Charles Lindbergh, American aviator who made the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean (May 20–21, 1927). The achievement made him one of the most-celebrated personalities of the interwar period.
Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator who rose to international fame in 1927 after becoming the first person to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean in his monoplane, Spirit of...
Quick Facts. In full: Charles Augustus Lindbergh. Also called: Charles A. Lindbergh. Born: February 4, 1902, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died: August 26, 1974, Maui, Hawaii (aged 72) Awards And Honors: Pulitzer Prize. Medal of Honor. Show More.
Lindbergh, Charles Augustus (1902-1974), an American aviator, made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1927. Other pilots had crossed the Atlantic before him. But Lindbergh was the first person to do it alone nonstop.
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974), known as "Lucky Lindy" and "The Lone Eagle", was a pioneering United States airplane pilot. He became famous for making the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.
Explore the triumphs and tragedies of Charles Lindbergh, conqueror of the Atlantic by air and reclusive hero. Includes a look at the kidnapping and murder of his son, as well as his...
Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator who, in 1927 because the first person to make a nonstop flight from New York to Paris. His groundbreaking journey gave him instantaneous global fame – epitomising the new era of possibilities and global travel.