Lindbergh used the abandoned Camp Kearny parade field to practice landings and take - offs before making his historic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean .
Charles Lindbergh 's Spirit of St. Louis airplane was built in nearby San Diego .
Charles Lindbergh used the abandoned Camp Kearny parade field to practice landings and take - offs before making Charles Lindbergh 's historic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean .
Charles Lindbergh 's Spirit of St. Louis airplane was built in nearby San Diego .