Aviator Charles Lindbergh flies from the West Coast to New York. Lindbergh works on his plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis' in San Diego, California. Charles Lindbergh in a suit. Mid May: He reaches Curtiss Field in two hops from the West Coast. Aerial view of the Spirit of St Louis preparing to land at Curtiss Field. A large crowd gathered to greet him. Lindbergh lands and taxis in surrounded by crowd of well wishers. He looks out the cockpit window and then climbs out of the plane.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh at Curtiss Field in New York. Lindbergh stands before his plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. He announces his intention of flying the Atlantic solo. A large crowd gathered at the Field. People outside the America Tranoceanic Co. hangar. They cheer and celebrate. Lindbergh and his mother Evangeline Lindbergh stand before his plane.
American aviator Charles Lindbergh begins his solo trans-Atlantic flight. Men prepare Lindbergh's plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis' at Roosevelt Field (Piombo Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530, United States) in New York. Lindbergh and the officials head towards the plane. A crowd gathered around to view the event. A man refuels the plane. Lindbergh helped into his flying gear. He climbs into the cockpit. The plane taxis and takes off. People watch it disappear in the sky. Lindbergh's plane in flight.
Famous aviator Charles Lindbergh's trans-Atlantic route from New York to Paris, France. An animated map depicts the flight path and distance. Lindbergh’s path begins from New York, via Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, across the Atlantic, Ireland, England and then Paris.
Charles Lindbergh reaches Paris, France after his trans-Atlantic flight. A large crowd awaits his arrival at Paris Le Bourget Airport (Aéroport Paris-Le Bourget 93350 Le Bourget FRANCE). Men, women, and children throng the airport at night. The crowd tears through the barriers to get a glimpse of Lindbergh. Lindbergh and United States Ambassador to France Myron Herrick greet the crowd from a balcony at the Airport. The United States flag atop the United States Embassy. Lindbergh and Herrick on a balcony. Lindbergh waves to the cheering crowd below.
U.S. Ambassador to France Myron Herrick with aviator Charles Lindbergh after Lindbergh's trans-Atlantic flight to Paris. Herrick with Lindbergh outside a building. Herrick addresses the citizens of Paris. Lindbergh with President Gaston Doumergue and Herrick after receiving The Cross of the Legion of Honor at the Élysée Palace (55 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France). A large crowd gathered as Herrick and Lindbergh arrive to meet Charles Nungesser's mother. Policemen control the crowd. A tram amidst the throng.
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