Charles Lindbergh’s New York to Paris solo in 1927 generated enthusiasm for aviation around the world.
The Chu Kiang, was patterned after a four-seat Ryan Brougham, in 1929.
The Chronicle of Aviation datelined this item January 14, 1929, Peking: “China has acquired one of its first aircraft, an exact copy of the Ryan Brougham, and thus resembling Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. Piloted by Chang Wai-chung, the 250-hp Chu Kiang recently completed a 2500-mile flight across China.”
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