Description
On Saturday, August 16, 2003, the San Diego Aerospace Museum's Spirit of St. Louis replica departed the Museum's Gillespie
Field facility for Lindbergh Field as part of the events commemorating the 75th anniversary of Lindbergh Field at San Diego
International Airport.
After its 27-minute flight, the aircraft remained on display for several hours at an open house hosted by the San Diego County
Regional Airport Authority. The day's activities included the flight and landing of the Spirit replica, musical entertainment,
kids' activities, appearances by the Harbor Police, aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles, and food and drinks. This collection
includes newspaper articles, programs, postcards, and photographs of the event.
Background
On Saturday, August 16, 2003, the San Diego Aerospace Museum's Spirit of St. Louis replica departed the Museum's Gillespie
Field facility for Lindbergh Field as part of the events commemorating the 75th anniversary of Lindbergh Field at San Diego
International Airport.
Extent
.25 Cubic Feet
1 box, 12.5" x 10.5" x 2.5", including newspapers, printed material, and photographs.
12.5" x 10.5" x 2.5"
Restrictions
Correspondence folder includes confidential material and may not be shared with the public.