Comments on: 27 June 1923

By: Bryan Swopes

Bryan Swopes — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:41:51 +0000

In reply to "Hugh" Greenwood. Thank you very much, Hugh.

By: "Hugh" Greenwood

"Hugh" Greenwood — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:53:15 +0000

Lieutenant Lowell H. Smith: Besides being the first to “pass gas in an airplane,” was he the same Lowell Smith that flew for Pancho Villa, dropped the first bomb from an airplane, and flew one of the Douglas World Cruisers on the 1924 circumnavigation flight? If the same guy, what a colorful character. I really enjoy your presentations, Bryan.

By: Bryan Swopes

Bryan Swopes — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:33:17 +0000

In reply to Desmond Barker. Thank you very much, Desmond. :)

By: Desmond Barker

Desmond Barker — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:23:22 +0000

Congratulations on a most exceptional and interesting blog that supports learning the history of aviation.

By: Bryan Swopes

Bryan Swopes — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:19:34 +0000

In reply to Ty Sundstrom. Thank you, Mr. Sundstrom. You have a great eye for detail. I will correct the caption. And thank you for visiting my blog. Bryan

By: Ty Sundstrom

Ty Sundstrom — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 06:20:43 +0000

Your photo of the Spirit of St. Louis reported as having been taken on May 11, 1927 was not taken on that day. It was taken after Lindbergh’s return to the US, his tour around the US and his triumphant return to St. Louis after his successful Goodwill tour of South America and the Caribbean. This can be ascertained by details in the aforementioned photo. Please note the pointed spinner which was a replacement for the original spinner installed in San Diego. The original spinner was found to be cracked upon Lindbergh’s arrival in New York after his stopover in St. Louis on his way east. You will also note the small flags painted on the side engine cowling which were added as he visited the various countries he visited in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. You will also note the carburetor air heater at the bottom of the engine which was installed in New York prior to the Atlantic flight but after Lindbergh’s stop in St. Louis. You will also note the larger 30×5 wheels and tires which were installed during Lindbergh’s Guggenheim sponsored tour of the US after Lindbergh’s return to the US after his Atlantic crossing.
Respectfully
Ty N. Sundstrom