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Amelia Earhart solos across the Atlantic...
Amelia Earhart solos across the Atlantic...
Item # 692497
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May 22, 1932
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 22, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - transatlantic flight
* 1st woman to achieve solo
* Airplane flight success (1st report)
The front page five column headline announces: "AMELIA EARHART LANDS IN IRELAND BREAKING RECORD FOR OCEAN HOP..." with subheads: "Completes Solo Flight of 2000 Miles in 14 Hours, 54 Minutes" "Dares Peril OF Fire And Fuel Tank Lead" "First Woman to Make Trip Alone; Only Person to Twice Cross Atlantic by Plane".
There are several related front page articles, and a nice illustration of: "Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam" which is headed: "Victor in Flight Over Atlantic".
Presumed complete in 16 pages, toning at the central fold, minor wear at margins, good condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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