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Chapter 3: ILLUSTRATIONS
By Charles A. Lindbergh
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This work presents a detailed account of the historic transatlantic flight made by Charles Lindbergh in the Spirit of St. Louis. It explores the challenges faced during the journey, the technological advancements in aviation, and the cultural impact of this achievement on both America and France. The narrative reflects on themes of courage, innovation, and the spirit of adventure, highlighting the significance of the flight in the context of the era. Through personal reflections and historical context, it captures the essence of a pivotal moment in aviation history and its broader implications for society.

ILLUSTRATIONS

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“WE” Frontispiece
Father and Son 20
Instructor and Classmates in a Mid-western Military School 21
Shipping “The Spirit of St. Louis” 32
The Men who Made the Plane 33
Financial Backers of the Non-stop New York to Paris Flight 50
Fuselage Frame of the Plane 51
Working on Navigation Charts for Flight 66
Instrument Board of the Plane 67
“We” Make a Test Flight 82
Patsy, the Mascot 83
Police Guarding “The Spirit of St. Louis” 98
Captain René Fonck Wishes Me the Best of Luck 99
Getting Ready for the Take-off 114
Just Before Starting on the Big Adventure 115
“I Didn’t Use my Periscope All the Time” 118
A Salutation from M. Bleriot 119
Paul Painlevé Extends his Welcome 126
With M. Doumerque and Ambassador Herrick 127
Crowds at the City Hall 130
Guests at the Luncheon of M. Bleriot 131
On the Steps of the Embassy 146
The Welcome at Croyden Field 147
With Crown Prince Leopold 162
With H. R. H. the Prince of Wales and Lord Lonsdale 163
Crowds Pressing Around “The Spirit of St. Louis” as the Plane Landed 178
“At Croyden Field I Escaped to the Top of the Observation Tower Overlooking the Crowd”     179
The U. S. S. “Memphis,” Flagship, on which the Author Returned to America 194
Coming Down the Gangplank of the U. S. S. “Memphis” 195
Charles Evans Hughes Confers the Cross of Honor 210
At the Tomb of “The Unknown Soldier” 211
Speeches at Washington Monument 226
From the Top of Washington Monument 227
At Arlington Cemetery 234
The $25,000 Check Presented by Raymond Orteig 235
Receiving the Orteig Prize Medal 235
Welcome in New York Harbor 242
Riding up Broadway 243
New York City’s Welcome 258
A June Snowstorm 259
The Parade Passing Through Central Park 274
The Parade in Central Park 275
Speaking at the Ceremonies in Central Park 290
Speaking at the Ceremonies in Prospect Park 291
“The Spirit of St. Louis” After her Return 306
After the Flight to Washington 307
St. Louis’ Welcome 314
My Mother 315