Relive the story behind Charles Lindbergh's epic and daring New York Paris flight in 1927

Climb into the cockpit of an exact replica of the fabled Spirit of St. Louis to experience a riveting, hour-by-hour reenactment of the danger, doubts, and fatigue endured by the young Charles Lindbergh on his record-shattering flights across the Atlantic. From exclusive, rarely-seen archival footage to the high suspense of Lindbergh’s down-to-the-wire race against a formidable field of foreign competitors to be first across the Atlantic, it’s an unforgettable encounter with a true American icon.

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Across the Atlantic: Behind the Lindbergh Legend

2000 | 54 min

Climb into the cockpit of an exact replica of the fabled Spirit of St. Louis to experience a riveting, hour-by-hour reenactment of the danger, doubts, and fatigue endured by the young Charles Lindbergh on his record-shattering flights across the Atlantic. From exclusive, rarely-seen archival footage to the high suspense of Lindbergh’s down-to-the-wire race against a formidable field of foreign competitors to be first across the Atlantic, it’s an unforgettable encounter with a true American icon.

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Posted 09/16/08 by Tom Vollman

Excellent presentation. Very gripping and extremely well done.