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Wingtip Frame, San Diego, CA (1927)

Detailed view of the curved wingtip framework on the Spirit of St. Louis.
Wingtip Frame, San Diego, CA (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

The aerodynamic wingtip design of the Model NYP was calculated by Donald A. Hall Sr. to ensure maximum lift and stability during the 1927 Paris flight.