https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/363b1e10-2df4-4173-9266-ce8e10a928d8 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This collection of short "Milestone of the Century" films chronicles significant milestones in aviation history, highlighting the perseverance and achievements of various aviators and aircraft. It begins with the 1919 transatlantic flight of the U.S. Navy’s NC4, which made history despite challenges, followed by key figures like Charles Lindbergh, who made the first solo nonstop trans-Atlantic flight in 1927, and Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The narrative continues with technological advancements in airships, including the ill-fated Hindenburg disaster, and the daring survival story of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker after a harrowing Pacific ordeal. Additionally, it touches on the fame of early aviators like Ruth Elder and Howard Hughes, whose groundbreaking flights helped shape the public’s fascination with aviation. These milestones represent the evolution of human flight, blending courage, technology, and the relentless pursuit of progress in the skies. 00:00: In 1919, the Navy's NC4 and two sister planes, with 3,400 horsepower engines, attempted the first transatlantic flight. 0:34 - The NC4, considered clumsy, began its journey against international competitors aiming for Lisbon. 1:05 - The NC1 and NC3 failed, but the NC4 continued, eventually landing in Lisbon after overcoming challenges like fog and wind. 1:49 - The NC4's success was celebrated, and Lt. Cmdr. Reed credited navigational instruments designed by Richard E. Byrd. 2:31 - The NC4’s flight marked a significant achievement in aviation history, despite being overshadowed by later developments. 3:20 - Aviation milestones since the Wright brothers' first flight in 1903, including jet planes and supersonic speeds, reshaped travel. 4:02 - Highlights of early aviation include Theodore Roosevelt's first presidential flight and Ruth Law's achievements before WWI. 4:47 - 1919 saw Navy flying boats crossing the Atlantic, followed by Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 solo transatlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis. 5:27 - Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932. 6:09 - In 1953, Charles Jagger flew at supersonic speeds, marking another significant milestone. 6:30 - The Wright brothers’ first powered flight is commemorated, and early helicopter designs are explored. 7:30 - The development of helicopters and airplanes in the 1920s included odd designs and experimental failures. 9:30 - 1927’s Spirit of St. Louis set the stage for Charles Lindbergh’s historic solo transatlantic flight. 10:34 - Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field, making the journey to Paris in 34 hours, greeted by a huge celebration. 12:00 - Lindbergh returned to America as a hero, receiving numerous honors, including a Congressional Medal of Honor. 13:39 - The Hindenburg disaster marked the end of the era of luxury airships. 15:39 - In 1942, Eddie Rickenbacker survived 23 days in the Pacific after his plane went down, eventually being rescued. 17:17 - Ruth Elder’s flight attempt in 1927 became a media sensation, though she didn’t complete it. 19:31 - Ruth Elder's fame grew, and she was celebrated for her courage and media success. 21:49 - Howard Hughes' 1938 round-the-world flight became a major international event, highlighting aviation advancements. 23:00 - The flight was tracked by Grover Whan, marking Hughes’ plane’s arrival in Paris and setting new air records. 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