Charles Lindbergh
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Series M-746 Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh then Captain, alone, in a Ryan monoplane equipped with a 200 horsepower Wright whirlwind motor, after flying from San Diego,Calif., to St. Louis and then to New York 2,500 miles in 23 hours and 15 minutes, left Roosevelt field, N.Y. May 20th 6:52 at Le Bourget Field, Paris, May 21st, having covered 3,660 miles in 33 hours and 29 minutes. He carried 445 gallons of gasoline. Total flying weight of plane 5,130 pounds. Spread of wings, 35 feet and 6 inches increased to 46 feet for ocean flight. He conquered sleet, squalls, rain, mist and fog, flying at altitudes of 10 feet to 10,000 feet over the sea. In recognition of his daring unparalleled feat Captain Lindbergh was promoted to the rank of Colonel by President Coolidge, who lauded Lindbergh's unassuming modesty and in particular his true sportsmanship, having declined highly lucrative stage contracts when on the crest of fame. |
