Lindberghs Spirit of St Louis airplane
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Lindberghs Spirit of St Louis airplane
Lindberghs Spirit of St Louis airplane on a test flight before his transatlantic voyage. The Spirit of St Louis was designed by Ryan Airlines and built in San Diego. It was named after St Louis because of financial backing from that city. The airplanes wingspan was 14 metres. A single nosecap propeller was powered by a Wright radial motor. The cockpit, below the wing, did not have a forward window, and a periscope was used to see what was in front of the airplane. Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974) began his transatlantic flight on 20 May 1927. He flew from New York, USA, to Paris, France, in a flight that lasted 33 hours. It was the first solo, as well as the first non-stop, transatlantic flight
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1900s 1927 Aeronautics Aeroplane Air Craft Air Plane Aviation Charles Lindbergh Early Flight Flying Mono Plane Motion Move Movement Moving North American Propeller Sepia Solo Test Flight Testing Transport Transportation Us A Mono Chrome Spirit Of St Louis
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This print captures Lindbergh's iconic Spirit of St Louis airplane during a test flight before its groundbreaking transatlantic voyage. Designed by Ryan Airlines and constructed in San Diego, this magnificent aircraft was named after the city of St Louis due to its generous financial support. With a wingspan measuring 14 meters, the mono plane boasted a single nosecap propeller powered by a Wright radial motor. The cockpit, situated below the wing, lacked a forward window, necessitating the use of a periscope for visibility ahead. The brave aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974) embarked on his historic journey on 20 May 1927 from New York to Paris – an astonishing feat that lasted an astounding 33 hours. Not only was it the first solo transatlantic flight ever accomplished but also marked the first non-stop one. This sepia-toned image showcases not just early aviation technology but also highlights Lindbergh's pioneering spirit and determination. As he soared through the skies in this remarkable air craft, he etched his name into history books as one of America's greatest heroes. With its monochrome aesthetic and sense of motion frozen in time, this photograph transports us back to an era when technological advancements were rapidly shaping our world. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and reminds us of how far we have come since those early days of flight.
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