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- Amelia Earhart Being Helped Ashore at Southampton, June 19, 1928 - When Amelia Earhart, Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon left Newfoundland on their transatlantic flight in June 1928, their intended destination was Southampton, England. Instead, they landed at Burry Port, Wales, 135 miles away. It didn't matter. After a night's rest, they flew on to Southampton for pre-arranged ceremonies. They were greeted by cheering crowds, proud dignitaries and inquisitive reporters.
- June 19, 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Amelia Earhart Being Helped Ashore at Southampton, June 19, 1928
When Amelia Earhart, Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon left Newfoundland on their transatlantic flight in June 1928, their intended destination was Southampton, England. Instead, they landed at Burry Port, Wales, 135 miles away. It didn't matter. After a night's rest, they flew on to Southampton for pre-arranged ceremonies. They were greeted by cheering crowds, proud dignitaries and inquisitive reporters.
- Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew at Southampton, June 19, 1928 - Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean on June 17-18, 1928. She did not pilot the plane but rode as a passenger with pilot Wilmer Stultz and mechanic Louis Gordon. The trio flew in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named <em>Friendship</em>. Four years later, Earhart crossed the Atlantic again -- this time as pilot on a solo flight.
- June 19, 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew at Southampton, June 19, 1928
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean on June 17-18, 1928. She did not pilot the plane but rode as a passenger with pilot Wilmer Stultz and mechanic Louis Gordon. The trio flew in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named Friendship. Four years later, Earhart crossed the Atlantic again -- this time as pilot on a solo flight.