Lindbergh and Hall: The Pilot and the Engineer (1927)

Charles Lindbergh and Chief Engineer Donald A. Hall Sr. standing together in front of the Spirit of St. Louis. — Lindbergh and Hall: The Pilot and the Engineer (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

A defining 1927 portrait of Charles Lindbergh and Chief Engineer Donald A. Hall Sr. standing before the Spirit of St. Louis. This image captures the ultimate division of labor: Hall was entirely dedicated to the groundbreaking aerodynamic engineering, while Lindbergh focused relentlessly on mastering the navigation required for the transatlantic crossing.