American pilot (1907-1995) best remembered for a 1938 navigational 'error' (now widely believed to have been a purposeful protest against government red tape) that landed him in Dublin instead of his stated destination of California. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, February 10, 1940. Corrigan writes to "Sylvia," in full: "Was in Texas for Xmas but back in Los Angeles again—not doing anything in particular now but hope to soon. Thanks for the card—the snow reminds me of the winters I worked at Roosevelt Field on Long Island." In fine condition. Roosevelt Field was a famous airport which served as the takeoff point for several historic flights, including Charles Lindbergh's 1927 transatlantic flight.
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