Spirit Flight Collection, bulk 2000-2003

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Summary

Title:
Spirit Flight Collection
Dates:
bulk 2000-2003
Abstract:
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.
Extent:
.25 Cubic Feet 1 box, 12.5" x 10.5" x 2.5", including newspapers, printed material, and photographs.
Language:
English .

Background

Biographical / historical:

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.

The Museum's replica Spirit of St. Louis was built in 1978 after the Museum's original replica was burned in the Museum fire. It flew for the first time in 1979 for a total of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The aircraft is now on static display in the Museum's Rotunda.

Physical description:
1 box, 12.5" x 10.5" x 2.5", including newspapers, printed material, and photographs.
Dimensions:
12.5" x 10.5" x 2.5"

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-05-01 12:59:40 +0000 .

Access and use

Terms of access:

Correspondence folder includes confidential material and may not be shared with the public.

Location of this collection:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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