Lindbergh winner of the first peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor and Distinguished Flying Cross
Summary
Charles A. Lindbergh, American Aviator, poses in front of his airplane, "Spirit of St. Louis." Also known as "Lone Eagle" and "Lucky Lindy" for his historic first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, 3600 miles in 33 1/2 hours.
Date
[1927]
Notes
Formerly F47615.; Formerly X-11000171; Title hand-written on back of photoprint; also: "Bettman Archives, Inc."; R7110001716
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 26 cm. (7 1/4 x 10 in.)
Subject
Air pilots--1920-1930.; Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974.; Spirit of St. Louis (Airplane)
Source
Source: Bruce and Barbara Dutton, Gene Dutton collection, 8/92.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
