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French Heroes Attempt Non-Stop Transatlantic Flight

Charles Nungesser and François Coli, two French aviators, aimed to complete the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Paris to New York in their biplane, The White Bird. Taking off with great enthusiasm, they sought to win a $25,000 prize offered for this feat and to establish France’s aviation prowess. The public eagerly anticipated their journey, but soon after departure, the two men disappeared without a trace, leading to a lengthy search and numerous theories regarding their fate.

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