Lindbergh's Atlantic flight - arrival at Le Bourget in Paris - arrival at Croydon 1927. American aviator Charles Lindbergh lands at Le Bourget airport in Paris; France; after his historic solo flight across the Atlantic. 1927. Great quality! Shot looking over crowd at airport; spotlights shine over people. Very dark shot crowd rushing across field. Wide shot Presidential Palace (?) at night w/ crowd in front. LS several French soldiers looking at L.'s aeroplane; the Spirit of St. Louis. (Preceding title said The Man but don't see L.; maybe inside plane?) French flag draped over balcony. Shots looking up at sharp angle at L. & others on balcony. Journalists & photographers meet L. and USA's ambassador Myron Herrick at press conference. LS L.; Herrick & others pose on steps. MS same. MCU LS from = height: L. & others on a balcony; US flag at left. CU from side L. tips hat. Shot from above: street; crowds press around as L. gets into car. Another view: car drives off. MLS display of French & US flags on H
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