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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.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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 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 in Her Hotel at Southampton after the Transatlantic Flight, June 19, 1928 - Amelia Earhart took her first airplane ride in 1920. From then on, she devoted her life to flight. Earhart set records, made headlines and became one of the world's most famous pilots. Her speeches supported the growing aviation industry, and her product endorsements helped fund her flying. Earhart's disappearance during her around-the-world flight attempt in 1937 added to her mystique.
- June 19, 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Amelia Earhart in Her Hotel at Southampton after the Transatlantic Flight, June 19, 1928
Amelia Earhart took her first airplane ride in 1920. From then on, she devoted her life to flight. Earhart set records, made headlines and became one of the world's most famous pilots. Her speeches supported the growing aviation industry, and her product endorsements helped fund her flying. Earhart's disappearance during her around-the-world flight attempt in 1937 added to her mystique.
- Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew Arriving 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 and the "Friendship" Crew Arriving 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 - 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 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 Receives a Floral Tribute 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 Receives a Floral Tribute 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 Greeted by Crowd at Southampton, June 19, 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 19, 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Amelia Earhart Greeted by Crowd at Southampton, June 19, 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" Greeted by Crowds 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 and the "Friendship" Greeted by Crowds 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 - 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 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.