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At the end of the first half-century of engine-driven flight, we are confronted with the stark fact that the historical significance of aircraft has been primarily military and destructive.
Charles Lindbergh
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Charles Lindbergh
Age: 72 †
Born: 1902
Born: February 4
Died: 1974
Died: August 26
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