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- Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 18, 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 18, 1928
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Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 18, 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.
- 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.
- 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 Visiting Children at Toynbee Hall Settlement, London's East End, June 22, 1928 - After her June 1928 transatlantic flight with Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon, in which she became the first woman to fly the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was given a hero's welcome wherever she went. Receptions in Southampton and London, England, were followed by a ticker-tape parade through New York City and a visit with President Calvin Coolidge at the White House.
- June 22, 1928
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Amelia Earhart Visiting Children at Toynbee Hall Settlement, London's East End, June 22, 1928
After her June 1928 transatlantic flight with Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon, in which she became the first woman to fly the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was given a hero's welcome wherever she went. Receptions in Southampton and London, England, were followed by a ticker-tape parade through New York City and a visit with President Calvin Coolidge at the White House.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Amelia Earhart Receives a Floral Tribute at London's Hyde Park Hotel, June 1928 - After her June 1928 transatlantic flight with Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon, in which she became the first woman to fly the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was given a hero's welcome wherever she went. Receptions in Southampton and London, England, were followed by a ticker-tape parade through New York City and a visit with President Calvin Coolidge at the White House.
- June 01, 1928
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Amelia Earhart Receives a Floral Tribute at London's Hyde Park Hotel, June 1928
After her June 1928 transatlantic flight with Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon, in which she became the first woman to fly the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was given a hero's welcome wherever she went. Receptions in Southampton and London, England, were followed by a ticker-tape parade through New York City and a visit with President Calvin Coolidge at the White House.
- 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 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.