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"Wrong Way" Corrigan
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Douglas Corrigan examining a compass with General Evan Humphreys after Corrigan "mistakenly" flew from New York to Ireland. Corrigan claimed that he had read the compass incorrectly, and he never admitted that his trans-Atlantic flight was undertaken intentionally because he was unable to get official permission. After his flight, Corrigan returned to the United States as a folk hero, and his antics gave rise to the label "Wrong Way Corrigan."
August 9, 1938
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.)
Publication Information
| Creator | International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | August 9, 1938 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 16 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Harry A. Bruno papers, 1919-1969 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 4056 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465401802121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0053af |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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