Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan in Dublin, Ireland, and New York state in 1938

In 1927, a young redheaded mechanic contributed to the construction of the Spirit of St. Louis, the aircraft used by Charles Lindbergh for his historic solo flight across the Atlantic. Eleven years later, this same mechanic, driven by ambition, sought to replicate Lindbergh's feat with his own transatlantic journey.

In what year did the young mechanic work on the Spirit of Saint Louis?

• 1917

• 1937

• 1947

• 1927

What was the Spirit of Saint Louis used for?

• A world tour

• A military mission

• A solo transatlantic flight

• A commercial flight

Who was the pilot of the Spirit of Saint Louis during its famous flight?

• Charles Lindbergh

• Amelia Earhart

• Howard Hughes

• Wiley Post

How many years after Lindbergh's flight did the Irish mechanic plan his own transatlantic crossing?

• 15 years

• 11 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

What was the nationality of the mechanic who aimed to replicate Lindbergh's feat?

• British

• Canadian

• Irish

• American