F-100 "The Spirit of St. Louis II" - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

On May 20 and 21, 1927 Charles Lindbergh flew the first solo, non-stop trans-Atlantic flight in a plane called "The Spirit of St. Louis. His flight took about 33 hours and 30 minutes.

On the 30th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's flight, Major John Robinson Risner flew the same exact flight in an F-100F which took him 6 hours and 37 minutes. This display is that plane used which was nicknamed "The Spirit of St. Louis II"

The F-100 was the first U.S. fighter cabable of supersonic speed in straight and level flight. It adopted the nickname of "Hun": short for 100.

This plane is currently on loan from the U.S. Air Force Heritage Program.

Charles Lindbergh
Spirit of St. Louis
F-100 Super Sabre

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): F-100F Tail Number: (S/N): 56-3730 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): USAFA Prep School inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Not listed Access restrictions: Not listed

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