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Sea Anchor

This type of anchor was used to secure the plane in the open water.

Sea Anchor

The Lindberghs brought along several types of anchors on their 1931 and 1933 survey flights to keep their airplane from moving with the wind or tide. Strong anchors and safe harbors were vital to protecting their airplane.

Credit: National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

Date: 2014

Photo Number: NASM 2014-02684

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