On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris.  This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. This ribbon celebrates his historic flight.   

Created:

March 15, 2016

Photographer:

Mark Avino

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National Air and Space Museum Libraries

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Smithsonian Institution

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Public Domain

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