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Early in 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh competed for the prize for the first flight between New York and Paris. He placed an order with Ryan for an aircraft capable of the flight. The aircraft required a large fuel tank between engine and pilot that eliminated all forward visibility. On the rainy morning of May 20, 1927, Lindbergh took off, from Roosevelt Field, heading for Paris. After flying 3610 miles in 33 hours 30 minutes, he landed at LeBourget Airport.