model kit | airplane: Spirit of St. Louis No. 951

Kids growing up in the early years of the 20th century stood in awe of the major strides made in the field of aviation and in the development of aircraft for a variety of purposes. New designs for airplanes and daring speed and endurance competitions especially made taking to the skies seem adventurous, progressive, and even heroic. Barnstormers and local air shows brought the thrill of flying to every corner of Ameri The kids too young to fly themselves spent hours assembling small models of their favorite planes.