Michael Writes:
>I came across a glass plate negative of  the Lindberg engine  hanging at
>Curtis Wright air field LI just after it came out of the "Crate"; next to
it
>was my Grandfather; and the fusalage of the Spirit of St. Louis;
> there were other pictures of my father and my two uncles as 5 7 3 yr. olds
>with the plane and "Lucky Lindy" there was also a roll of teletype with the

I have just talked with Larry Ross (207 474-9841, RFD 2 Box 5130, Canaan,
Maine), the fellow who now owns and has restored the crate as a cottage. He
would be please to hear from any of you who have questions, comments or
materials that will further his quest for details of the history of the
crate. I expect he would be particularly interested in your photos if they
show the crate. Larry's email service is not reliable so give him a call or
correspond on paper.

John Leeke, Preservation Consultant

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