SPIRIT OF SAINT LOUIS Heritage Collection – Unisex Hoodie

An aviation sweatshirt with a cool design from the HERITAGE collection dedicated to the pioneers of aviation.

Aviation clothing HERITAGE Collection:

The HERITAGE collection showcases the big names in aviation and their iconic aircraft. Man has always been drawn to the sky and the hope of imitating birds. Some, by their intelligence, their passion, their determination or their bravery have enabled significant advances that allow us today to move across the sky quickly and safely. Tribute is paid to them thanks to this new collection regularly enriched by new pioneers who have passed on their heritage to us.

The Aviation sweatshirt:

Comfortable fit available in several colors and sizes. The printing of the sweatshirts is of very good quality and will not come off after several washes

80% cotton, printed to order from our German supplier.

Print on demand, usually ships two days after ordering.

Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of Saint Louis

Charles Lindbergh was an American pilot, the son of Swedish immigrants. He was soon drawn to aviation and became a pilot for the US AIR Mail. Lindbergh decides to attempt the Atlantic crossing after a $25,000 reward is offered to the first man to achieve the feat. For this, it uses a modified RYAN aircraft to increase its fuel range. To do so, he sacrifices comfort and visibility towards the front of the aircraft, which has no windscreen! Using a rudimentary lateral periscope, he flew all the way to Le Bourget airfield near Paris! The 33-hour flight made him a worldwide hero, and opened up immense possibilities for the fledgling commercial aviation industry. The aircraft was christened “Spirit of Saint Louis” in recognition of the city’s many donors.

Charles Lindbergh would remain deeply involved in the development of aviation. Unfortunately, his notoriety earned him to see his son Charles III kidnapped and murdered. His stance against US involvement in the Second World War made him suspect of sympathy for the NAZI ideology.