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samantha
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How did Douglas "wrong way" Corrigan get his nickname?
 
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Jenny Roberts
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He was told he could make a 'New York to California' flight but wanted to make a transatlantic flight. He purposely went the wrong way and ended up in Dublin. On his return he received a hero's welcome.

http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/PILOTS/Douglas%20Corrigan.htm
 
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