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- Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew with Other Notable Pilots at the New York Biltmore Hotel, July 6, 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.
- July 06, 1928
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Amelia Earhart and the "Friendship" Crew with Other Notable Pilots at the New York Biltmore Hotel, July 6, 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.
- Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, February 1, 1926 - The Detroit Aviation Society solicited funds in 1926 to support George Hubert Wilkins's proposed exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. Edsel Ford replied to this request with a substantial donation.
- February 01, 1926
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Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, February 1, 1926
The Detroit Aviation Society solicited funds in 1926 to support George Hubert Wilkins's proposed exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. Edsel Ford replied to this request with a substantial donation.
- Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, March 18, 1926 - The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. In this letter, the Society urged members to increase their contribution.
- March 18, 1926
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Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, March 18, 1926
The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. In this letter, the Society urged members to increase their contribution.
- Sir George H. Wilkins, January 1926 - Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Subsequent expedition missions culminated in 1928 when Wilkins and pilot Carl Ben Eielson flew a single-engine airplane across the Arctic from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Spitzbergen, Norway.
- January 01, 1926
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Sir George H. Wilkins, January 1926
Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Subsequent expedition missions culminated in 1928 when Wilkins and pilot Carl Ben Eielson flew a single-engine airplane across the Arctic from Point Barrow, Alaska, to Spitzbergen, Norway.
- Letter from Sir George H. Wilkins to Edsel Ford, July 22, 1926 - Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Edsel Ford supported Wilkins's efforts with a substantial donation. Wilkins sent this letter when he realized Ford's generosity.
- July 22, 1926
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Letter from Sir George H. Wilkins to Edsel Ford, July 22, 1926
Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Edsel Ford supported Wilkins's efforts with a substantial donation. Wilkins sent this letter when he realized Ford's generosity.
- Sir George H. Wilkins and Lady Suzanne Wilkins at the New York World's Fair, 1940 - Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. Wilkins made several flights over the Arctic ice cap and the Antarctic continent. He also navigated a submarine under the ice cap attempting to reach the North Pole. Ford Motor Company honored Wilkins with a dinner at its pavilion during the 1940 New York World's Fair.
- 1940
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Sir George H. Wilkins and Lady Suzanne Wilkins at the New York World's Fair, 1940
Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. Wilkins made several flights over the Arctic ice cap and the Antarctic continent. He also navigated a submarine under the ice cap attempting to reach the North Pole. Ford Motor Company honored Wilkins with a dinner at its pavilion during the 1940 New York World's Fair.