Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #18865
From: Mark Steitle <msteitle@mail.utexas.edu>
Sender: Marvin Kaye <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Eric Lindbergh's Story on History Channel
Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 15:18:20 -0400
To: <lml>
I know its after the fact now, but this morning (5-6a.m. CST) the story of Eric Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing in a Lancair Columbia 300 was aired on the History Channel.  I caught it by accident, but enjoyed watching it.  Just thought that I would mention it so that you can check the TV listings for a replay.  Oddly enough, it was listed under the category of "Classroom".  Here's the writeup. -- Mark S.

Lindbergh Flies Again, Pt. 2
The 1927 flights of the Spirit of St. Louis marked the beginning of the modern age of air travel, and after Charles Lindbergh's flight, everything changed for both the pilot and the planet. 75 years later, a solo transatlantic flight in a small plane is still considered the Mount Everest climb of flying. Erik Lindbergh's story is not only one of recreating his grandfather Charles Lindbergh's mythic accomplishment, but also one of courage and tenacity. TV G

 
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