Description
Amelia Earhart was the first woman, and only the second person (the other was Charles Lindberg), to make a nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. On May 20, 1932, she set off alone from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland. The weather was a problem from the start, and at one point in the flight, ice on the wings forced her into a 3,000-foot, unchecked descent. She finally managed to level off and, constantly fighting fatigue, she landed in a field near Culmore, Londonderry, Northern Ireland. She made the 2,026-mile flight in 14 hours, 54 minutes.
The aircraft she used was a bright red Lockheed Vega 5B, a sleek, new monoplane with a fully cantilevered wing and roomy cabin area. It was the first airplane built by Lockheed. The first one flew in 1927 and 131 were eventually manufactured.
Product Warnings
Product Warnings: The products we sell are adult collectibles and are generally not recommended for children under 14 unless specified. Many products contain small parts and can pose a choking risk to children. Please use only with adult supervision. If you have any questions or concerns as to whether a product is suitable for a child, please contact us. Also, always take note of warnings and directions on product packaging.
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In stock items usually ship within 1-5 business days. Inventory is allocated upon receipt of your order. In the event an error with inventory occurs, one of our team members will contact you with an update on your order.
Black Forest® Hobby Supply Co shares inventories for some items across our network of affiliated retail brands. Most items ship from large commercial warehouses, hence the specified handling times. For further information, please refer to our policies page.
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