Ryan NYP Tail Section and Rudder Manufacturer Markings at Dutch Flats (1927)

Close-up photograph of the Spirit of St. Louis empennage at Dutch Flats showing factory rudder markings and registration. — Ryan NYP Tail Section and Rudder Manufacturer Markings at Dutch Flats (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

An archival flightline photograph detailing the tail surfaces and empennage of the Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis (N-X-211) parked at Dutch Flats, San Diego. The view details the fabric-covered balanced rudder, the winged Ryan trademark logo, and official stenciling: "N-X-211 / RYAN / NYP / MFG. BY / RYAN AIRLINES / SAN DIEGO, CALIF.". The photograph also captures the horizontal stabilizer structure, elevator hinge line, tail skid shock strut, and upper wing registration letters.