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Charles Lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh. “The Lone Eagle”. (1902-1974). Childhood. Born on Feb. 4, 1902 in Detroit Michigan He grew up in Minnesota His Father was a congressman Attended University of Wisconsin to study engineering Became a stunt pilot. (Charles Lindbergh Jr. on left). Enlistment.

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Charles Lindbergh

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  1. Charles Lindbergh “The Lone Eagle” (1902-1974)

  2. Childhood • Born on Feb. 4, 1902 in Detroit Michigan • He grew up in Minnesota • His Father was a congressman • Attended University of Wisconsin to study engineering • Became a stunt pilot (Charles Lindbergh Jr. on left)

  3. Enlistment • Enlisted in the US Army • Was trained as an Army Air Service Reserve pilot • After training he was hired to fly the mail between St. Louis and Chicago

  4. Orteig Prize • Raymond Orteig, a NY hotel owner, offered a $25,000 prize for the first aviator to fly nonstop from NY to Paris • Many pilots had died trying • Lindbergh had a custom plane built

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