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- The "Friendship" in Flight, with Amelia Earhart and Crew, Seen from SS America, June 18, 1928 - In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named <em>Friendship</em>. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- June 18, 1928
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The "Friendship" in Flight, with Amelia Earhart and Crew, Seen from SS America, June 18, 1928
In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named Friendship. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- The "Friendship" Anchored at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 1928 - In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named <em>Friendship</em>. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- June 18, 1928
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The "Friendship" Anchored at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 1928
In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named Friendship. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew Leaving Burry Port for Southampton, June 19, 1928 - In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named <em>Friendship</em>. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- June 19, 1928
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Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew Leaving Burry Port for Southampton, June 19, 1928
In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named Friendship. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew Leaving Burry Port for 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. After a night's rest, they flew on to Southampton. Earhart, who never touched the controls over the Atlantic, got her chance to pilot the <em>Friendship</em> on this last leg.
- June 19, 1928
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Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew Leaving Burry Port for 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. After a night's rest, they flew on to Southampton. Earhart, who never touched the controls over the Atlantic, got her chance to pilot the Friendship on this last leg.
- Amelia Earhart Leaving Burry Port in the "Friendship," June 19, 1928 - Amelia Earhart and her <em>Friendship</em> crewmates, Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon, had intended to fly from Newfoundland to Southampton, England, in June 1928. Instead, they landed off Burry Port, Wales. It did not matter. When the trio came ashore, some 2,000 people -- nearly the entire population of Burry Port -- came out to see the woman who had conquered the Atlantic Ocean.
- June 19, 1928
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Amelia Earhart Leaving Burry Port in the "Friendship," June 19, 1928
Amelia Earhart and her Friendship crewmates, Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon, had intended to fly from Newfoundland to Southampton, England, in June 1928. Instead, they landed off Burry Port, Wales. It did not matter. When the trio came ashore, some 2,000 people -- nearly the entire population of Burry Port -- came out to see the woman who had conquered the Atlantic Ocean.
- 1923 Amelia Earhart Photo Used in a News Release While the "Friendship" was Held Up at Trepassey Bay, June 5-17, 1928 - Amelia Earhart took her first airplane ride in December 1920. From then on, she devoted her life to aviation. She worked odd jobs to pay for flying lessons and earned her pilot's license in 1923 -- only the 16th woman to do so. Earhart set records, made headlines and became one of the world's most famous pilots, female or male.
- 1923
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1923 Amelia Earhart Photo Used in a News Release While the "Friendship" was Held Up at Trepassey Bay, June 5-17, 1928
Amelia Earhart took her first airplane ride in December 1920. From then on, she devoted her life to aviation. She worked odd jobs to pay for flying lessons and earned her pilot's license in 1923 -- only the 16th woman to do so. Earhart set records, made headlines and became one of the world's most famous pilots, female or male.
- Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew 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
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Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew 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 Greets the Crowd at Southampton from the "Friendship," 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
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Amelia Earhart Greets the Crowd at Southampton from the "Friendship," 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 Boarding the "Friendship," Departing Burry Port for 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. After a night's rest, they flew on to Southampton. Earhart, who never touched the controls over the Atlantic, got her chance to pilot the <em>Friendship</em> on this last leg.
- June 19, 1928
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Amelia Earhart Boarding the "Friendship," Departing Burry Port for 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. After a night's rest, they flew on to Southampton. Earhart, who never touched the controls over the Atlantic, got her chance to pilot the Friendship on this last leg.
- Amelia Earhart and Wilmer Stultz Leaving Burry Port on the "Friendship," June 19, 1928 - In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Pilot Wilmer Stultz and mechanic Louis Gordon operated the Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor <em>Friendship</em> while Earhart kept the flight log. Their flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- June 19, 1928
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Amelia Earhart and Wilmer Stultz Leaving Burry Port on the "Friendship," June 19, 1928
In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Pilot Wilmer Stultz and mechanic Louis Gordon operated the Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor Friendship while Earhart kept the flight log. Their flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.