America's National Hero 1927

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Item title reads: "America's National Hero! Col. Lindbergh acclaimed by thousands at conclusion of his official 3 months 'aerial tour of every state in his famous "Spirit of St. Louis."

Philadelphia, United States of America (USA).

Lindbergh's aircraft, the 'Spirit of St. Louis' is...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33480
Sort Number:
G 1448
Time in/Out:
01:36:39:00 / 01:37:37:00
Canister:
G 1448
Film ID:
704.26
Issue Date:
07/11/1927

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