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The prize that Lindeburg won was for flying from NY to Paris non stop.
They did not know about the trade winds then so he arrived in Paris hours early and had enough fuel left to continue on to Rome had he wished. His is a great story of courage and intelligence.
Too bad he got a little to cozy with Hitler and the far right here in the states. Once the war started though he piped down about his admiration of Hitler.
His later life had a couple wierd turns. He had at least two families spread around complete with house wife and kids.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]
..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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