An all metal toy airplane representation of the Spirit of St. Louis. This metal airplane features a hollow body that contains a wheel and a spring. The spring is wound around the wheel and another wheel that is attached to the bar that connects the tires of the airplane. When the toy is rolled forward the wheels rotate and spin the propeller. The toy has three tires that are made from rubber. The top of the wing has red lettering that reads "LINDY"
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
03/15/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; Memorabilia; People; Popular Culture; Toys
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