Charles Lindbergh and a Cat

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.

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