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Lindbergh's Plane
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The "Spirit of St. Louis," flown by Charles Lindbergh, was the first airplane to fly non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927. Lindbergh returned to Madison on August 22, 1927, on his national goodwill tour, one of two stops made in Wisconsin.
1928
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1928 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | (X3)53583 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Lindbergh's Airplane
August 22, 1927
Charles Lindbergh landing the Spirit of St. Louis, a Ryan NYP at Pennco Field (Royal Airport). This stop was one of only two appearances made in Wisconsin during Lindbergh's triumphant national tour.
The "Spirit of St. Louis"
1928
Charles Lindbergh's airplane, "Spirit of St. Louis," while visiting Madison.
Arrival of the "Spirit of St. Louis"
1928
The landing of the "Spirit of St. Louis," carrying Charles Lindbergh.
Awaiting the Arrival of Charles Lindbergh
1928
View from stands of crowd gathered for the arrival of Charles Lindbergh and his famed airplane the "Spirit of St. Louis".
Lindbergh Returns
1928
Madison admirers gather around Charles Lindbergh upon his arrival in the city. This photograph is believed to have been taken in 1928 when Lindbergh returned to receive an honorary degree from the ...
Lindbergh Returns, Madison
August 22, 1927
Charles A. Lindbergh (center) surrounded by Wisconsin dignitaries during a ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium that honored him. Lindbergh was a student at the University of Wisconsin, 1920-1922, and...
