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Recalling the Flight of Lituanica

September 12, 2023 Diaspora, Events, History-1900+ Comments Off on Recalling the Flight of Lituanica

Juozas Skirius. Each summer, we recall the tragic fate of Steponas Darius and Stasys Girėnas, the two Lithuanian airmen who attempted a pioneering flight across the Atlantic. This event was widely covered by the media of its day and deeply impacted the Lithuanian community on both sides of the Atlantic. …

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