Raymond Orteig died in 1939.
Raymond Orteig was born in 1870.
He won the $25,000 Raymond Orteig prize
The Orteig Prize was offered by French aviator Raymond Orteig in 1919 to encourage the first non-stop transatlantic flight between New York City and Paris. Orteig aimed to promote aviation advancements and foster a spirit of exploration and innovation in the post-World War I era. The prize ultimately inspired Charles Lindbergh, who successfully completed the flight in 1927, significantly advancing public interest in aviation.
Orteig Prize was created in 1919.
Charles Lindbergh collected $25,000 in prize money from Raymond Orteig for completing the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris on May 20-21, 1927. This prize was offered by Orteig in 1919 to encourage aviation advancements. Lindbergh’s historic flight significantly boosted interest in aviation and made him an international hero.
Raymond Orteig was the challenger, he offered $25,000 to the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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