Horrible but True Natural World History Exploration Travellers' Tales Lucky Escapes Monster Sightings They Were First Wild Places Unusual Events

Choose a Page:Space SickRenewing LinksGerm-Free*Transatlantic*Cavalry CreameryWestward Ho!Solo Polar TravellerHigh FlyerMoving ShipsTravel AceTravelling BlindKayak TravelFirst Time RoundAround The WorldIt's a 'Green Land'High ClimberOn Top Of The WorldFirst EverTerritorial Transatlantic In 1927, Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. With an extra fuel tank blocking the windscreen, he had to use a periscope throughout the 33.5 hour flight to see where he was going.   Previous: Back Book: Horrible but True Section: Exploration Chapter: They Were First