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The Spirit of St. Louis (formally the Ryan NYP, registration: N-X-211) is the custom-built, single-engine, single-seat, high-wing monoplane that was flown by Charles Lindbergh on May 20–21, 1927, on the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France, for which Lindbergh won the $25,000 Orteig Prize.
A 1957 biographical drama directed by Billy Wilder and starring James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh, the aviator who made the first solo transatlantic flight in 1927. The movie follows his struggles, achievements and challenges, and features a suspenseful and realistic flight sequence.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Billy Wilder
- 1957-04-20
The Spirit of St. Louis is a 1957 aviation biography film in CinemaScope and Warnercolor from Warner Bros., directed by Billy Wilder, produced by Leland Hayward, and starring James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh.
Spirit of St. Louis, airplane in which Charles Lindbergh made the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, May 20–21, 1927. His flight was sponsored by a group of businessmen in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more about the plane, including its specifications.
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"The Spirit of St. Louis" had carried him over 3,600 miles in 33.5 hours. A new aviation hero was born, and the "Spirit of St. Louis" attained legendary status. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Today, Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" is housed in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
Nov 8, 2016 · Learn about the history and features of the aircraft that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic in 1927. See photos of the inside and outside of the Spirit of St. Louis, and discover its secrets and stories.
Learn how Charles Lindbergh and his single-engine plane flew across the Atlantic in 1927, creating a global sensation and a new era of celebrity. Discover the challenges, dangers, and rewards of his epic journey and its impact on aviation and society.
