Spirit of St. Louis

The Spirit of St. Louis is the historic aircraft piloted by Charles Lindbergh during his famous solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in May 1927. This pioneering flight covered approximately 3,600 miles in about 33.5 hours, marking a significant achievement in aviation history. Lindbergh's journey demonstrated the potential of long-distance flights, inspiring further advancements in aviation and earning him international fame. The plane was named after Lindbergh's financial backers from St. Louis, and it is now preserved in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, symbolizing innovation and the spirit of exploration.