Chas Lindbergh

Like the photos in the Air Ships section, these original photographs had been thrown away. They are published here for the benefit of researchers and others interested in their educational value. I would like to credit the original photographers but the pictures are unsigned except for one bearing the notation "M. J. Ford - Photo 1156 Pine Ave, Long Beach Calif". If you can shed any light of the history of these photos, I will be happy to add the details here for everyone to enjoy and credit you as the source.

(If you're interested, I visited Colonel Lindbergh's final resting place on the island of Maui and took a couple of photos.)

	A Ryan Monoplane (#4215) of the type from which was modified to create the Spirit of St Louis. Note the original windshields, large side windows and landing lights that were eliminated on the "Spirit".
	The "Spirit" in progress - most windows and lights gone with different wheels and strut fairings. No prop spinner at this point.
	As Photographer M.J. Ford notes on the photo, this is the "Spirit" just before "hop-off". I presume he means leaving California for the east coast but I am not sure. Click on this thumbnail and you can read the names of the people present.
	Lindbergh boarding the Cruiser Memphis for the trip back home from Europe. Captain A. W. Marshall is also shown.
	Lindbergh talking with Captain Marshall and other officers.
	Making speeches are a necessary part of being a modern hero.
	I'm particularly happy to have this photo...the individual to Lindbergh's left appears to be Will Rodgers.
	A formal portrait of Lindbergh posing with the Spirit of St. Louis.