Heroes of Flight The Pioneers of Aviation Charles Lindberghs Spirit of St. Louis Courage in the Face of the Unknown During the first third of the 20th century the aviation industry attracted courageous men and women to explore and accomplish what had seemed unthinkable just a few years earlier. Corgis Heroes of Flight series salutes three of these remarkable pioneers. Charles Lindbergh On May 20, 1927, Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. His Spirit of St. Louis, with only a magnetic compass to guide him, took 34 hours before arriving in Europe. Features • Each Pioneer of Aviation Plane Comes with Display Stand and Commemorative Coin • Precision Diecast Replica • 1:32 Scale Model • 3 Inches Long