aviator
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A year later, American aviator Charles Lindbergh made the first solo, nonstop trans-Atlantic flight aboard the Spirit of St. Louis plane.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
"This was... a race against the clock, as it was critical that we locate the downed aviator as quickly as possible, while at the same time keeping our enemies misdirected," Ratcliffe told the news conference.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
As the aviator hid from Iranian forces, the agency spread false word inside the country that the U.S. military had already located the downed airman and were preparing to move him overland for exfiltration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Each mission plan includes contingencies for a rescue that are agreed in advance of a flight by the aviator and home base, so the pilot is both evading the enemy and executing an exit strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
“Frederick, honestly. You’d lose your head if it weren’t wrapped inside your aviator hat. The keys are hanging on the peg by the front door.”
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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