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Posted on 02/26/2012 9:33:31 PM PST by nickcarraway
Nova Hall was cleaning out his garage in Sedona 13 years ago when he discovered an old steamer trunk with his grandfather's initials on it. It was a treasure trove.
The trunk contained blueprints drawn by his grandfather Donald A. Hall of the Spirit of St. Louis, the airplane in which legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh flew the first-ever solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris in 1927. To do that, he needed a special aircraft, one that would fit his 6-foot-3 frame. In the trunk were photographs of his grandfather and Lindbergh in their mid-20s, as well as letters and notes the pair exchanged regarding the aircraft.
(Excerpt) Read more at azstarnet.com ...
Not ancient, but thought you’d be interested!
13 years ago
Interesting story. Thanks for posting.
Interesting. thanks for posting.
My buddy lucked out like that. When he went to clean out his grandmothers house after she died, in the attic he found handwritten manuscripts by Nicola Tesla.
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