... . Charles was born on February 4, 1902, in the city of Detroit. At the age of eight is when he saw his first airplane, which was piloted by Lincoln Beachey. This is what started Lindbergh's love for and interest for flight. Lindbergh then started to study World War I. He was fascinated with the flying exploits of French ace Rene Fonck, who had shot down 75 German planes ... was made for such a flight. With $2,000 of his own money, he enlisted the aid of other business men, who hesitatingly agreed to raise another $13,000 to be a new monoplane. In San Diego, the Ryan Airlines agreed to bu...

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