Title

Charles Lindbergh checking the engine of his aircraft before his transatlantic flight, 1927 (c1937). Artist: Unknown.

Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19C77_458

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

30,7Mb (3,2Mb) / 11,8in x 10,1in / 3543 x 3027 (300dpi)

Keywords

transport transportation people male man men country success achievement flight guy aeroplane aircraft plane airplane location century engine checking first pilot solo aviation concept twenties B&W pioneer accomplishment MONOCHROME transatlantic aviator air Transport United States of America United States Airman black & white black and white B W 1920s 20th century Spirit of St Louis American America USA The Print Collector Lindbergh Charles photograph portrait Unknown Hall Winchester Clarence Charles Lindbergh Charles Augustus Lindbergh Clarence Winchester Donald A Hall Donald A Clarence Winchester Donald A Hall photograph portrait