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The Flying Irishman
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The Flying Irishman is a 1939 biographical drama film produced by RKO Pictures about Douglas Corrigan's unofficial transatlantic flight the previous year in a dilapidated Curtiss Robin light aircraft. The film was directed by Leigh Jason based on a screenplay by Ernest Pagano and Dalton Trumbo.
The Flying Irishman
The Flying Irishman
Douglas Corrigan as himself in the lead role.
Douglas Corrigan as himself in the lead role.
Douglas Corrigan
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Douglas Corrigan was an American aviator, nicknamed "Wrong Way" in 1938. After a transcontinental flight in July from Long Beach, California, to New York City, he then flew from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to Ireland, although his flight plan was filed to return to Long Beach.
Corrigan in 1938, beside his jerry-built aircraft
Corrigan in 1938, beside his jerry-built aircraft
Friday, August 5, 1938 New York Post, mirrored banner headline
Friday, August 5, 1938 New York Post, mirrored banner headline
Corrigan's plane arriving in New York via ship
Corrigan's plane arriving in New York via ship
Retailer sample of Corrigan's autobiography That's My Story consisting of only the first chapter and all the illustrations followed by blank pages. Th
Retailer sample of Corrigan's autobiography That's My Story consisting of only the first chapter and all the illustrations followed by blank pages. The sales blurb pasted to the front cover explains it all.