| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | NX211 |
| Alternate Registration: | N-X-211 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ryan NYP |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ryan NYP |
| Aircraft Version: | Ryan NYP |
| C/n (msn): | None issued |
| Aircraft Name: | Spirit of St. Louis |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 2018 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 205803 |
| Photo Comment |
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The NYP was developed from the Ryan M-2 especially for Charles Lindbergh for his Trans-Atlantic crossing. Although similar to the more produced Ryan Brougham, only the tail surfaces and a few wing fittings were common between the two designs. The NYP made its last flight April 30, 1928 from St. Louis to Washington and was donated to the Smithsonian Institution. Despite this aircraft being quoted as c/n 1, 29 or 30, it was in fact never issued a Ryan serial number. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 January 2020, and has since been viewed 577 times. |