In a shocking turn of events, Commander Richard E. Byrd’s transatlantic flight crew departed Paris on July 9, 1927, amidst controversy and public disapproval. The French press has been quick to criticize Byrd’s decision to hire French pilot Léon Lévine, citing a significant conflict of interest. Lévine had been making his own plans for an Atlantic flight, leaving many to question his motives and loyalty to Byrd’s team.
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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