http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:40:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm#comment-826730 Uncurrent Events 12/09 « YouViewed/Editorial Sun, 09 Dec 2012 06:04:12 +0000 #comment-826730 [...] 1995 - Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan (aviator), dies [...] [...] 1995 - Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan (aviator), dies [...]

]]> http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm#comment-796683 Patrick Mahoney Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:36:28 +0000 #comment-796683 BF Mahoney, my great uncle, (my grandfather Harold Mahoney's brother), owned Ryan Aircraft and said he could build the plane and then met with Lindbergh at the airfield. This is portraied in teh film, The Spirit of St. Louis. Claude Ryan was not a part of this encounter. If you read Lindberghs account in We or his other book The Spirit of St. Louis, it clear that BF Mahoney played a principle part in building the plane, meeting Lindbergh in Paris and accompaning him back to the states. Lindbergh stayed in the Mahoney family home in San Diego and he identifies Benjamin Franklin Mahoney as the owner of Ryan Aircraft. If one looks at the photographic evidence, Claude Ryan is nowhere to be seen. The misconception that Ryan built the plane used to really irritate my grandmother! LOL She knew and often spoke about Douglas Corrigan, factory manager Hawley Bowlus, chief engineer Donald Hall and sales manager A.J. Edwards. We were always reminded how fleeting fame and fortune are, given BF Mahoney's many personal and finacial setbacks. BF Mahoney, my great uncle, (my grandfather Harold Mahoney's brother), owned Ryan Aircraft and said he could build the plane and then met with Lindbergh at the airfield. This is portraied in teh film, The Spirit of St. Louis. Claude Ryan was not a part of this encounter. If you read Lindberghs account in We or his other book The Spirit of St. Louis, it clear that BF Mahoney played a principle part in building the plane, meeting Lindbergh in Paris and accompaning him back to the states. Lindbergh stayed in the Mahoney family home in San Diego and he identifies Benjamin Franklin Mahoney as the owner of Ryan Aircraft. If one looks at the photographic evidence, Claude Ryan is nowhere to be seen. The misconception that Ryan built the plane used to really irritate my grandmother! LOL She knew and often spoke about Douglas Corrigan, factory manager Hawley Bowlus, chief engineer Donald Hall and sales manager A.J. Edwards. We were always reminded how fleeting fame and fortune are, given BF Mahoney's many personal and finacial setbacks.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm#comment-787671 The Adventures of Wrong-Way Corrigan « From Where I Sit Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:30:40 +0000 #comment-787671 [...] Twenty-eight hours later, he landed in Dublin and instantly became a national hero.  Read More: http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrintMoreDiggStumbleUponLinkedInRedditTumblrLike this:LikeBe the [...] [...] Twenty-eight hours later, he landed in Dublin and instantly became a national hero.  Read More: http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm Share this:FacebookTwitterEmailPrintMoreDiggStumbleUponLinkedInRedditTumblrLike this:LikeBe the [...]

]]> http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm#comment-704071 carolyn houghton Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:34:43 +0000 #comment-704071 i have a book with jacket signed to Dr. Schweitzer from Douglas Corrigan 1-21-39. If interested to buy call 607-687-9160 ask fro Carolyn. i have a book with jacket signed to Dr. Schweitzer from Douglas Corrigan 1-21-39. If interested to buy call 607-687-9160 ask fro Carolyn.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm#comment-311211 Saturday Scenes » Wrong Way Corrigan Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:20:29 +0000 #comment-311211 [...] The Adventures of Wrong-Way Corrigan » HistoryNet The first person Corrigan met was an army officer. Corrigan introduced himself saying, ‘I left New York yesterday morning headed for California.’ He added, ‘I got mixed up in the clouds, and I must have flown the wrong way.’ The officer responded, ‘Yes, we know.’ Corrigan was surprised, ‘Really?’ he said. ‘How did you find out?’ The officer replied: ‘Oh, there was a small piece in the paper saying someone might be flying over this way. Then we got a phone call from Belfast saying a plane with American markings had passed over, headed down the coast.’ A customs official in a blue uniform came up and asked Corrigan if he had landed anywhere else. ‘I did pass over a city–I guess it must have been Belfast,’ explained Corrigan. ‘But I didn’t see an airport there. This is the first place I’ve landed since leaving New York.’ [...] [...] The Adventures of Wrong-Way Corrigan » HistoryNet The first person Corrigan met was an army officer. Corrigan introduced himself saying, 'I left New York yesterday morning headed for California.' He added, 'I got mixed up in the clouds, and I must have flown the wrong way.' The officer responded, 'Yes, we know.' Corrigan was surprised, 'Really?' he said. 'How did you find out?' The officer replied: 'Oh, there was a small piece in the paper saying someone might be flying over this way. Then we got a phone call from Belfast saying a plane with American markings had passed over, headed down the coast.' A customs official in a blue uniform came up and asked Corrigan if he had landed anywhere else. 'I did pass over a city–I guess it must have been Belfast,' explained Corrigan. 'But I didn't see an airport there. This is the first place I've landed since leaving New York.' [...]

]]> http://www.historynet.com/the-adventures-of-wrong-way-corrigan.htm#comment-2554 This Day in History: Douglas Corrigan crosses atlantic | The name of this blog is... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:48:38 +0000 #comment-2554 [...] other early aviators, Douglas Corrigan was drawn to flying at an early age. While still a teenager, he took a paid ride aboard a Curtiss [...] [...] other early aviators, Douglas Corrigan was drawn to flying at an early age. While still a teenager, he took a paid ride aboard a Curtiss [...]

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