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Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item # 618993
June 20, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 20, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
The front page has one column headings: "U.S. GIRL FLIES INTO HEARTS OF STOLID BRITAIN" "Excited Throngs Cheer in Thunderous Acclaim of Modest Aviatrix" and more. (see)
Also a two column heading: "Girl Flier Telephones Byrd Details of Her Epochal Hop" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, some margin wear and chipping, otherwise good.
Category: The 20th Century