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BOLAND-B17378
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- 1927-09-14 (Creation)
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On September 14, 1927 Colonel Charles Lindbergh circled his famous craft, "The Spirit of St. Louis," over the Fort Lewis parade grounds as a 12-gun salute was fired in his honor on the orders of Brig. Gen. Richmond P. Davis. In May of 1927, Col. Lindbergh had made the first successful solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Prior to his arrival at Fort Lewis, Col. Lindbergh made an unexpected pass over Cushman Hospital and performed stunts for the benefit of the disabled veterans. His flight to Tacoma was part of a round-the country tour to promote aviation. (TDL 9-14-27, p. 1, 9-15-27, p. 3) TPL-953; G67.1-124 (see also G69.1-129)
Cannons--Fort Lewis; Artillery (Weaponry)--Fort Lewis; Airplanes--Fort Lewis; Lindbergh, Charles--Associated objects;