Front View of Landing Gear Fairing (1927)

A front-angle view of the Spirit of St. Louis landing gear resting on the dirt at Dutch Flats, highlighting the aerodynamic shock cover. — Front View of Landing Gear Fairing (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

A pristine 1927 record of the Spirit of St. Louis landing gear assembly. The photograph highlights the sleek, aerodynamic metal fairing designed by Donald A. Hall Sr. to shield the custom shock absorbers required to support the aircraft's massive transatlantic fuel load.