Spirit of St. Louis lowered to gallery floor

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Spirit of St. Louis lowered to gallery floor

The <em>Spirit of St. Louis</em> was lowered January 14, 2015 as part of the <em>Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall</em> renovation. Visitors can observe the museum’s conservation staff while they clean and preserve the artifact.

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