Amelia Earhart Solos the Atlantic
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On May 20–21, 1932, Earhart became the first woman—and the only person since Charles Lindbergh—to fly nonstop and alone across the Atlantic. Flying this red Lockheed Vega, she left Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, Canada, and landed 15 hours later near Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The feat made Earhart an instant worldwide sensation and proved she was a courageous and able pilot.
Later that year, Earhart flew the Vega to another record. On August 24–25, she made the first solo, nonstop flight by a woman across the United States, from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in about 19 hours.
Event Date:
Saturday, May 21, 1932
Image Reference:
Earhart Arrives in Culmore, Northern Ireland
Full Size Image Reference:
Earhart Arrives in Culmore, Northern Ireland
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Earhart Arrives in Culmore, Northern Ireland
The Fokker F.VII Friendship
Amelia Earhart, Ruth Nichols, and Louise Thaden
Sub Category:
Aviation
Women
People Connections:
Amelia Earhart
Technology & Innovation Connections:
Hamilton Standard Controllable Pitch Propeller
Aircraft Connections:
The Lockheed 5B Vega
Event Year:
1 932
Event Tier:
Video Reference:
Amelia Earhart Departs on Solo Flight Across Atlantic
