Aircraft Photo of NR211 | Lockheed 8 Sirius | AirHistory.net #261058
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:NR211
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 8 Sirius
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 8 Sirius
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 8 Sirius
C/n (msn):140
Aircraft Name:Tingmissartoq
Location
City / Area:Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:District of Columbia, United States
Collection:National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)
 
Photo Date:1 February 1986
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 261058
Photo Comment

The first of fifteen Model 8 Sirius utility transports built in 1929-1930. This was the personal aircraft of Lindbergh and his wife and was used for several of their long-distance international explorations before its retirement.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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