Character guide

Charles Lindbergh

major

Also known as Lindbergh, Charles A. Lindbergh, Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, Colonel Lindbergh, Colonel, Captain Lindbergh, Captain Charles Lindbergh

American aviator who makes the first solo nonstop flight from New York to Paris.

Bud Gurney

supporting

Also known as Bud

Lindbergh's friend and fellow pilot during barnstorming and air mail days.

Leon Klink

supporting

Also known as Klink

Lindbergh's mechanic and friend in San Diego.

Myron T. Herrick

supporting

Also known as Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, Ambassador Herrick, Herrick

U.S. Ambassador to France who hosts Lindbergh after the Paris landing.

H. J. Lynch

minor

Also known as Lynch

Lindbergh's commanding officer at Brooks Field.

Sir Samuel Hoare

minor

British Air Minister who welcomes Lindbergh to London.

Sergeant Winston

minor

Sergeant at Brooks Field who assists Lindbergh.

E. G. Bahl

minor

Also known as Bahl

Lindbergh's flight instructor at Brooks Field.

Mayor Walker

minor

Also known as Walker

Mayor of New York who welcomes Lindbergh home.

Reese

minor

A fellow pilot at Brooks Field.

M. Bleriot

minor

Also known as Bleriot

French aviator and aircraft designer who meets Lindbergh.

Madame Nungesser

minor

Also known as Nungesser

Mother of the missing French aviator Nungesser.

King Albert

minor

King of Belgium who receives Lindbergh in Brussels.

Burgomaster Max

minor

Burgomaster of Brussels who welcomes Lindbergh.

Lieut. McAllister

minor

Officer at Brooks Field who instructs Lindbergh.

Admiral Burrage

minor

Also known as Vice Admiral Burrage

U.S. Navy officer who escorts Lindbergh in Washington.

Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh

minor

Also known as Lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh's mother.

Raymond Orteig

minor

Hotel owner who offered the Orteig Prize for the New York-Paris flight.

Charles Evans Hughes

minor

Also known as Evans Hughes

U.S. Secretary of State who honors Lindbergh in Washington.

Ambassador Houghton

minor

U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain who hosts Lindbergh.

Fitzhugh Green

minor

Author and journalist who accompanies Lindbergh on part of his tour.

Mrs. Coolidge

minor

First Lady who meets Lindbergh at the White House.