In 1927 it was reported in Swedish newspapers;
Columbus of the air
New York - May 20 - 1927 (TT)
The Swedish-American aviator Charles Lindbergh took off at 07.52 this morning American time, for the trans Atlantic flight from New York to Paris. He does not carry a radio. His only company is a kitten.
Paris - May 21 - 1927.
Lindbergh kept his word, almost. He had estimated to arrive at half past nine, but he landed in Paris at 10.21. He landed safe and well at Le Bourget after his bould flight over the Atlantic. A flight that had taken 33 hours and 47 minutes.
It was a man dressed in a suite that desembarked from the Spirit of S:t Louis, carrying a straw hat in his hand. An overwhelming roar broke out in the croud.
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| Photo: Spirit of St. Louis Ryan NYP (Photo: US Air Force). |
Role Long-range aircraft
Manufacturer Ryan Airlines
Designer Donald A. Hall
First flight April 28, 1927
Retired April 30, 1928
Primary user Charles Lindbergh
Produced 1927
Number built 1
Unit cost $10,580
Developed from Ryan M-2
Source: Wikipedia.org
