BBC News reports on it's website:
The grandson of the pioneering pilot, Charles Lindbergh, takes off on Wednesday from New York state for Paris in an attempt to recreate his grandfather's famous first solo flight across the Atlantic.
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Lindberg junior is also trying to raise money for rheumatoid arthritis, which afflicted him some years ago and looked as if it might prevent a flying career.
A Safe Journey to him.