Non-Stop, New York-to-Paris by bmac62
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Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" was flown 3,600 miles to Paris in 33 hours, 30 minutes during May 20-21, 1927. Today the Ryan NYP hangs from the ceiling of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum where it has been on permanent display since 1976. Prior to that it hung for 48 years (1928-1976) in the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building.
Lindbergh wrote after his flight, "I was astonished at the effect my successful landing in France had on the nations of the world. It was like a match lighting a bonfire."
My reaction to seeing it the other day? "Wow, that's the real thing!."
Zoom worthy...the photo...not the plane:)
Comments (14)
awjay
excellent
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Nice one Bill. I remember the movie now with Jimmy Stewart playing the part of Lindbergh :)
Faemike55
just too cool for words! A classic
auntietk
Nice shot! Ummm ... what happened to the wingtips and the tail? !!! :D :D :D
giulband
Wonderful documentation of the famous Lindberg's airplane !!
blinkings
WOW what a famous old bird! Have you watched "Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby" on Netflix. Very interesting doco,...and casts Lindbergh himself in a very strange light to say the least. Thanks for posting this Bill.
T.Rex
Nice photo despite being a bit cramped. This was my first plane model at age 6. I got a lot of fun mileage out of it. Sadly, it fell apart like several of my other early models due to DuCo Cement. This was before my parents discovered plastic cement. I remember the film very well. Lindberg's last comment "I hate those blow torched fishes you have for lunch!" cracked me up. Thanks for reminding me. Keep up the good work! :-)
durleybeachbum
Fascinating!
kgb224
Superb capture. God bless.
jendellas
Excellent!!
RodS
Wonderful photo of what is arguably the most famous airplane in the world, Bill! I'd love to see this in person one day.
sossy
I remember the title from history and the capture is excellent 😊
junge1
Great capture Bill and what a feat. 33 hours plus by oneself, never mind the primitive navigational aides!
Richardphotos
there use to be one in Tulsa at a museum.I do not know if it still is there.
great details and sharpness