Sujet
Charles Lindbergh checking the engine of his aircraft before his transatlantic flight, 1927 (c1937). Artist: Unknown.
Légende
Charles Lindbergh checking the 220 hp Wright Whirlwind engine of his aircraft before his transatlantic flight, 1927 (c1937). Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) an American aviator, author, inventor, military officer, explorer, and social activist, flew the first nonstop New York to Paris flight in 1927. Flying in the 'Spirit of St Louis', the fabric-covered, single-seat, single-engine monoplane, designed by Lindbergh and the Ryan Company's chief engineer, Donald A Hall, his record-setting flight took 33.5 hours. Lindbergh was awarded the Medal of Honor for his achievement. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]
The Print Collector collection
Date
1937
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM19C77_458
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
30,7Mo (3,2Mo) / 30,0cm x 25,6cm / 3543 x 3027 (300dpi)