charles lindbergh monument
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charles lindbergh monument印象
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not terribly exciitng, but since you'll pass it anyway on the road between Americus and Andersonville you should stop so you can say you've been! Site of Lindbergh's first solo flight. It'll take you 5 minutes.
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Unless we missed something elsewhere on the grounds, all there is to see here is a statue of Lindbergh in a tiny "park" (not much bigger than the base of the statue) near the entrance of the airport. You don't even need to get out of your car.
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Quick visit. Monument is located at a small regional airport. Lindbergh bought his first airplane here for $500, a Curtis Jenny.
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We actually found the monument by mistake. There was a sign that there was an historical marker, but we had trouble finding it. Finally went toward the local airport and found the monument and inscription regarding Charles Lindbergh. My husband being a pilot himself found it very interesting. It's too bad they don't promote it more.
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He showed up here to continue a dream he had of becoming an aviator. Looking for a bargain, he knew he would find surplus WW1 aircraft trainers here. I don't know if Lindbeghs dreams that day included flying solo across the Atlantic one day, but, from here at Souther Field, Americus, Georgia he flew off into history as one of the greates aviators in America. To be able to stand on the patch of ground that not only gave Lindbergh a start but also to be where some of the bravest pilots in Americas 1st World War trained gave me chill bumps.
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As aviation buffs, our family members were thrilled to see a monument marking the site of Lindbergh's first solo flight, there at Souther Field. The statue shows him wingwalking, which he did in his eary days, to earn money for his Curtis Jenny airplane. As been stated at other places, it's a little challenging to find, but WORTH the effort. Helpful hint: Going South, the road to the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport, where the statue stands, is past the college entrance, on the right. I understand there are also exhibits inside the airport, which we hope to see next time! Definitely worth a brief side trip, if you are in the Andersonville or Plains area!
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It's not a big place nor an ostentatious monument but one that can remind travelers that sometimes inconspicuous beginnings eventually create a lasting impact. This holds true both for Lindberg's First Solo flight commemorated at the air port as well as former president Carter whose modest beginnings in nearby Plains, GA led to far greater impact not only as president but long after.This attraction would be well included with others of interest. Perhaps if one is coming to the airport for another reason or are driving along 49 North toward Perry or Macon, GA.
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For those interested in flight, they may want to take the short drive to see the monument and read the plaque. For others, don't waste time.
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We did not know that Lindbergh's first flight was from this area. It's only a monument, so a quick picture and that's all.
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History was made there! Charles Lindbergh bought his first plane, and soloed at Souther Field; the oldest continuously operated air port in the Western Hemisphere.