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The nose of the Spirit of St. Louis.

The plane has no front window; a fuel tank was situated immediately behind the engine. Lindbergh could see only by looking out the side windows or by means of a periscope.

 
Nose art for Spirit of St. Louis at National Air & Space Museum.
Time picture taken Fri Jun 22 12:16:04 2007
Location picture taken Second Floor Balcony
Overlooking Milestones of Flight Gallery
National Air & Space Museum
Washington, DC
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