Person/Organization: Lyon, Henry Ware
Item 25331
Henry W. Lyon Jr. appointment to Naval Academy, 1903
Contributed by: Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum Date: 1903 Location: Annapolis Media: Ink on paper
Item 25464
Harry Lyon, Paris Hill, ca. 1927
Contributed by: Paris Cape Historical Society Date: circa 1927 Location: Paris Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air
Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.
