Charles A. Levine
Charles Albert Levine | |
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Levine in 1930 | |
| Born | March 17, 1897 |
| Died | December 6, 1991 (aged 94) |
| Known for | Transatlantic Flight |
| Spouse | Grace Nova Levine |
| Children | Eloyse Levine; and Ardith Levine Polley |
Charles Albert Levine (March 17, 1897 – December 6, 1991) was the first passenger aboard a transatlantic flight. He was ready to cross the Atlantic to claim the Orteig prize but a court battle over who was going to be in the airplane allowed Charles Lindbergh to leave first.