Wing Construction and Female Builder (1927)

The Spirit of St. Louis wooden wing structure showing the three wing tank bays on the right, with the heeled shoe of a female wing builder visible on the far left. — Wing Construction and Female Builder (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

An extraordinarily rare glimpse into the untold workforce behind the Spirit of St. Louis. While Donald A. Hall Sr. documented the three wing fuel tank bays, the far left of the frame captures the heeled shoe of a female worker. This image serves as a vital testament to the women who built the wings and sewed the fabric skin of the historic aircraft.