Ryan NYP "Spirit of St. Louis"

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC, United States

On May 20–21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh piloted his Ryan NYP "Spirit of St. Louis" on the first solo, nonstop flight across the Atlantic. This stunning achievement made Lindbergh an instant celebrity and catalyzed progress toward commercial aviation.

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Title: Ryan NYP "Spirit of St. Louis"
Type: aircraft
External Link: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/ryan-nyp-spirit-st-louis-charles-lindbergh

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