2006-09-03 06:28:47 · 3 answers · asked by Derek G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Douglas Corrigan became a legendary aviator, not because of his accomplishments as a pilot but rather because of a supposed navigational error. In 1938, Corrigan "mistakenly" flew from New York to Ireland--when he was supposed to be flying from New York to California--because he seemingly misread his compass. For Americans, who were caught in the midst of the Great Depression, Corrigan's antic provided a great deal of humor and uplift and he became a national folk hero. To this day, Corrigan's nickname, "'Wrong Way' Corrigan," remains a stock colloquial phrase in popular culture. People use it to describe anyone who blunders and goes the wrong way, particularly in sporting events. Nevertheless, as much fun as Corrigan's incident provides, many people do not understand all the complexities of his story, nor do they appreciate the fact that he was a sound and accomplished pilot.
2006-09-03 06:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're referring to "Wrong-way" Corrigan, the pilot, his real name was Douglas Corrigan. In 1938 he (alledgedly) flew from New York to Ireland when he was supposed to fly to California.
2006-09-03 06:34:28 · answer #2 · answered by marianddoc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry?
2006-09-03 06:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋