This Lockheed Vega 5B monoplane was purchased in 1932 by the famous aviator, Amelia Earhart, who called it her “Little Red Bus”. The plane was powered by a 450 hp engine with a cruise speed of 155 mph. Flying this plane in 1932, Amelia became the first woman to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, and to make a solo nonstop flight across the United States.
Specifications
- Number Of Sheets: 2 Sheets
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Assembled Size: 6.5' L x 4' W x 1.5' H (16.5 L x 10.2 W x 3.8 H cm)
- Ages: 14+