Spirit99 Gala: Hidden Figures of Flight
JOIN the the Spirit of St. Louis Anniversary |
April 28, 2026 Santa Monica, California
Step into a glittering 1920s experience where the hidden figure’s of flight are celebrated!
We raise funds for kids education and critical thinking skills while mentoring them for career development in the aviation and STEAM careers.
Join us while we celebrate the Centennial of the most famous endurance flight in history!
What to expect
The Event Vibe: Art Deco meets aviation and vintage aircraft: the Spirit of St. Louis: The Spirit99 Gala celebrates the 99th anniversary of the Spirit of St. Louis’s first flight and the little‑known genius behind its imagery, Donald A. Hall. Join a curated gathering of friends, patrons, and future makers for an unforgettable night of discovery, music, and warmth. Included:
- An elegant, Art Deco–inspired gala in Santa Monica with period flair and modern comforts. The rare unveiling of Donald A. Hall’s 1924–1926 photographs — intimate, surprising, and never seen in public.
- Storytelling that honors engineers, builders, and the teamwork that made aviation possible. Especially the hidden figures.
- Live music & art, auction, refined bites and special cocktails, and moments designed for sharing with you, our special guests.
Why attend
- Be part of a once‑in‑a‑century moment: Raise money for kids by celebrating a hidden figure and the living legacy that leads to the 100th anniversary of the flight in 1927 AND the 250th Anniversary of this country.
- Support Flying Over Time’s STEM and outreach programs — tiered sponsorships and table packages directly fund education for kids who lack access.
- Create memories: reserve a table to host friends, family, or clients and make the evening yours.
- Location to be announced soon.
Sponsorship & Guaranteed pre-tickets
- Tiered sponsorships and table options are available — every contribution helps power student programs, archival preservation, and community outreach.
- Purchase a ticket or reserve a table to ensure your place in this historic evening. Ticket page coming soon.
- Join us — where history is revealed, stories are shared, and tomorrow’s aviators take flight
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left to right: Harry Knight, Harold Bixby, and the newspaper publisher of the Globe-Democrat: Lansing Ray with aviation pilot Charles Lindbergh
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The tail of the famous airplane, the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927 at Dutch Flats in San Diego, California. Image taken by engineer Donald A Hall
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Making History: The three men of the Spirit of St. Louis project (right to left): Donald A Hall, Ben Mahoney, and Charles Lindbergh