Across the Atlantic: Behind the Lindbergh Legend

Climb into the cockpit of an exact replica of the fabled Spirit of St. Louis to experience a riveting, hour-by-hour reenactment of the danger, doubts, and fatigue endured by the young Charles Lindbergh on his record-shattering flights across the Atlantic. From exclusive, rarely-seen archival footage to the high suspense of Lindbergh's down-to-the-wire race against a formidable field of foreign competitors to be first across the Atlantic, it's an unforgettable encounter with a true American icon.

Learning Questions

  1. In what year did Lindbergh enlist in the US Army flying school?
  2. What city does Lindbergh relocate to to continue his career in aviation?
  3. What did fellow pilots nickname Lindbergh?
  4. Why was there no front window on the Spirit of St. Louis?
  5. How many people welcomed Lindbergh when he returned back to New York City?

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