Charles Lindbergh was not the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
In short: While Charles Lindbergh is celebrated for his 1927 solo flight, he was far from the first to cross the Atlantic. This video explores the dozens of forgotten pilots who braved the ocean before him, providing essential context to one of aviation's most famous milestones.
On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris after a 33-hour, 30-minute flight from New York, covering 5,800 kilometres. While this solo, nonstop journey between two major cities was a monumental achievement, it was not the first time the Atlantic had been crossed by air.
Lindbergh was preceded by dozens of other pilots who risked their lives to conquer the Atlantic. By examining these earlier, often overlooked attempts, we gain a clearer perspective on the history of aviation and the collective effort that made long-distance flight possible.
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