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Old 21st May 2008, 16:28
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Congratulations Chuck

New York to Paris May 20th - 21st 1927.
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An amazing and heroic achievement. If only he'd left it that! From Wiki:
Lindbergh considered Russia to be a "semi-Asiatic" country compared to Germany, and he found Communism to be an ideology that would destroy the West's "racial strength" and replace everyone of European descent with "a pressing sea of Yellow, Black, and Brown." He openly stated, if he had to choose, he would rather see America allied with Nazi Germany than Soviet Russia.
Fortunately for the UK, Roosevelt felt differently but still had to await the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour and Hitler's declaration of war to come in openly on our side. "Chuck" seemed to have more in common with the French than the Brits, might account for them being his preferred destination?
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"Chuck" seemed to have more in common with the French than the Brits, might account for them being his preferred destination?

You've got to admit though "New York to Penge" wouldn't quite have the same ring to it.
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