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Boston Aviation Photos

Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and the doomed Hindenburg all visited Boston. Our photos capture these special moments in time. If you’re an aviation buff, these are must-haves for your photo collection.

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Charles Lindbergh flies over New York City in his Lockheed Sirius NR211 - August 1931

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Amelia Earhart

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Charles Lindberg East Boston Airfield 1927

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Dorothy Worwick Postal Pilot East Boston Airfield 1928

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Spirit of St. Louis East Boston Airfield 1927

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Amelia Earhart 1928

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Tribute to the Wright Brothers over Boston 1937

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Hindenburg over Boston May 6, 1937

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Anne and Charles Lindberg 1927

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Hindenburg over Boston and Custom House Tower May 6, 1937