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Spirit of St Louis plane still holds up after 50 years
Curators at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum say the Spirit of St Louis remains in good shape despite age. The nine cylinder engine is oiled, cables taut, and the doped fabric covering intact. With minor overhauls the plane could be flight ready for another long hop.
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