Speaking of Lindbergh in WWII, most won’t know that he was instrumental in helping the Army Air Corps work on fuel conversation and navigation over water, and that he engaged in air to air combat with the Japanese, and finally, that he was most helpful in helping the Army shoot down the mastermind of the Pearl Harbor attack.
Thank you Tara. I have been told that I am a distant cousin of Mr. Lindbergh, however, I have not attempted to validate the claim.
As great as his accomplishments to aviation and the advancement of the possible were, I do not believe that his solo transcontinental flight was worthy of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Charles Lindbergh was correctly called a hero for his successful flight and worthy of many accolades and rewards but, in my opinion, the MOH should be reserved to heroic actions in physical defense of this great nation, particularly during times of war.
Anyway, I do not mean to diminish the importance of this wonderful achievement. We had gone from the horse and buggy to the train and the automobile, from the first manned flight to flight from one continent to another, in the space of just a few years.
God bless the technology accomplishments of people like Charles Lindbergh and so many other Americans and, God continue to bless this United States of America.
True grit from a determined man that became an almost instant celebrity. I’m not sure he actually deserved the MOH for this flight, but I’m sure there were many arguments about it.
Lindbergh performed an amazing feat flying into the unknown, so to speak. I get tired just reading what he did ! If he had been alive in these times, I think he’d be volunteering to be the first to fly to Mars ! Great story !
Charles Lindberg was a pioneer in his time. He accomplished so much through “determination, preservation and ingenuity”. I love the thought “it was a very American thing to do “. I agree with Wally Firkins, taking nothing away from Lindberg’s amazing feat, the Medal of Honor should be reserved for our military heroes who serve for love of country, their brothers in arms and to preserve freedom for all Americans. Lindberg did this for money. Not saying that’s wrong just that it isn’t worthy of our highest honor. Just my opinion. Bottom line, Lindberg did an incredible thing that led us to even greater exploits in aviation.
Speaking of Lindbergh in WWII, most won’t know that he was instrumental in helping the Army Air Corps work on fuel conversation and navigation over water, and that he engaged in air to air combat with the Japanese, and finally, that he was most helpful in helping the Army shoot down the mastermind of the Pearl Harbor attack.
Thank you Tara. I have been told that I am a distant cousin of Mr. Lindbergh, however, I have not attempted to validate the claim.
As great as his accomplishments to aviation and the advancement of the possible were, I do not believe that his solo transcontinental flight was worthy of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Charles Lindbergh was correctly called a hero for his successful flight and worthy of many accolades and rewards but, in my opinion, the MOH should be reserved to heroic actions in physical defense of this great nation, particularly during times of war.
Anyway, I do not mean to diminish the importance of this wonderful achievement. We had gone from the horse and buggy to the train and the automobile, from the first manned flight to flight from one continent to another, in the space of just a few years.
God bless the technology accomplishments of people like Charles Lindbergh and so many other Americans and, God continue to bless this United States of America.
Before WWII, the MoH was routinely awarded for deeds such as what Lindbergh accomplished.
Determination often wins the day! 😉🇺🇸
True grit from a determined man that became an almost instant celebrity. I’m not sure he actually deserved the MOH for this flight, but I’m sure there were many arguments about it.
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This was an amazing accomplishment!
Lindbergh performed an amazing feat flying into the unknown, so to speak. I get tired just reading what he did ! If he had been alive in these times, I think he’d be volunteering to be the first to fly to Mars ! Great story !
Determination!
Charles Lindberg had lots of it and displayed it over and over before his historic flight and during that flight!
Thank you, Tara, for this historic story!
So little that I knew about Lucky Lindy! Thanks, Tara, for this extremely informative story!!!
Amazing to think that his flight took over 33 hours. Incredible determination.
Thank you, Tara.
Many took huge risks in those early days of aviation both men and women. Great stories Tara!!
Thank you Tara. I learned more about the Col.
Charles Lindberg was a pioneer in his time. He accomplished so much through “determination, preservation and ingenuity”. I love the thought “it was a very American thing to do “. I agree with Wally Firkins, taking nothing away from Lindberg’s amazing feat, the Medal of Honor should be reserved for our military heroes who serve for love of country, their brothers in arms and to preserve freedom for all Americans. Lindberg did this for money. Not saying that’s wrong just that it isn’t worthy of our highest honor. Just my opinion. Bottom line, Lindberg did an incredible thing that led us to even greater exploits in aviation.