Charles 'Lucky' Lindbergh was actually a real person. He flew the first solo transatlantic flight, and became a huge celebrity. Reference is made in 'The Great Gatsby' because the flight was contemporary. Lindbergh was a frequent visitor to the Long Island Aviation Club.
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Charles Lindbergh was an American pilot, author, inventor, explorer, and social activist. He is most well known for being the first to fly nonstop AND solo across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris (he was not the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean). A few of his nicknames were Slim, Lucky Lindy, and Lone Eagle. Much more information can be found by visiting the links below.
The Lucky Lindbergh coin was made in the United States to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's historic solo transatlantic flight in 1927. The coin was minted in 1977 and featured Lindbergh's portrait and the Spirit of St. Louis, the plane he used for the flight.
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"Lucky Lindy" was the nickname of Charles Lindbergh, an American aviator who gained fame for making the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. On May 20-21, 1927, he flew from New York to Paris in his aircraft, the Spirit of St. Louis, covering approximately 3,600 miles in about 33.5 hours. His remarkable achievement made him an international hero and a symbol of the spirit of adventure and innovation in aviation. Lindbergh's fame also led to significant public interest in aviation and helped to advance the industry.
"Lucky Lindy" was just a nickname for Charles Lindbergh. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lindbergh
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Charles Lindbergh (AKA "Lucky Lindy") moved to England to protect his family's privacy.
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