The Flight

In this compelling account, aviation historian Dan Hampton recounts Charles Lindbergh’s historic first nonstop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, offering a detailed and immersive "in-the-cockpit" perspective. Drawing upon primary sources and Hampton’s own flying experience along the same route, the narrative captures the challenges and courage involved in this groundbreaking achievement, while also exploring Lindbergh’s personal journey and the anticipation of those on the ground.