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The Arrival of Amelia Earhart at Southampton
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The Arrival of Amelia Earhart at Southampton
The Arrival of Amelia Earhart at Southampton on June 18th, 1928 following her flight across the Atlantic (becoming the first woman to travel the route as a passenger) aboard a Fokker tri-motor aircraft piloted by Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon. Date: 1928
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Amelia Earhart's Historic Arrival at Southampton in 1928: Pioneering the Skies as the First Woman to Cross the Atlantic as a Passenger This photograph captures the moment of triumph and history-making as Amelia Earhart, the intrepid American aviatrix, steps off the Fokker tri-motor seaplane that brought her across the Atlantic Ocean on June 18, 1928. Having made her transatlantic journey as a passenger, she became the first woman to accomplish this remarkable feat. Amelia's daring adventure began when she embarked on this groundbreaking journey alongside pilots Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon. Their Fokker tri-motor aircraft, a testament to the engineering marvels of the era, braved the vast and unpredictable ocean to carry Amelia from the shores of Newfoundland to the bustling Southampton Port in England. As the seaplane touched down on the tranquil waters of the English Channel, Amelia's arrival was met with great fanfare and excitement. The image of her disembarking, with her signature goggles perched on her head, encapsulates the spirit of adventure and determination that defined her legacy. This photograph is a poignant reminder of Amelia Earhart's indomitable spirit and her groundbreaking achievements in the world of aviation. It stands as a testament to her unwavering courage and her role as a trailblazer for women in the field. Date: June 18, 1928 Location: Southampton, England Subject: Amelia Earhart, Wilmer Stultz, Louis Gordon Event: Arrival following transatlantic flight on a Fokker tri-motor seaplane Keywords: Amelia Earhart, aviatrix, aviator, arrival, arriving, landed, lands, arrives, seaplane, flying, flight, ocean, transatlantic crossing, Atlantic, woman, traveller, travel, passenger, aboard, Fokker (not the company)
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