John Alcock Collection

John Alcock (1892-1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948), British aviators, 1919. Alcock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight on 14 June 1919

John Alcock, c. 1430 -1500. English churchman, bishop of Ely
3116288 John Alcock, c. 1430 -1500. English churchman, bishop of Ely. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

John Alcock, 1715-1806 (engraving)
3632502 John Alcock, 1715-1806 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Alcock, 1715-1806)

Alcock and Brown... after the first non-stop transatlantic flight, London, June 1919, (1935)
Alcock and Brown are welcomed after the first non-stop transatlantic flight, London, June 1919, (1935). British aviators Captain John Alcock (1892-1919) and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948)

Jesus College; John Alcock Bishop of Ely, 1801. Creator: Edward Harding
Jesus College; John Alcock Bishop of Ely, 1801. View of Jesus College, Cambridge, and a portrait of its founder, John Alcock (c1430-1500), English churchman, bishop and Lord Chancellor

Mrs W Buller, first woman to fly professionally, 1914. Artist:s and G
Mrs W Buller, first woman to fly professionally, 1914. Mrs Buller became a professional pilot with Caudron and Co. Inset is a portrait of British aviator John Alcock (1892-1919)

Portrait of the composer John Alcock (1715-1806). Private Collection

Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown, British aviators, c1919 (c1937). John William Alcock (1892-1919), a Captain in the Royal Air Force

London-Manchester Air Race: Mr Jack Alcock and his Maurice Farman biplane, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
London-Manchester Air Race: Mr Jack Alcock and his Maurice Farman biplane, 1914 (1934). The first all-British aeroplane to finish a long-distance race

John Alcock (1892-1919), British aviator, 1914. Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight on 14 June 1919, for which they shared a £ 10

Aeroplane in which Alock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight, 1919. British aviators John William Alcock (1892-1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948)

Alcock and Browns aeroplane after completing the first non-stop transatlantic flight, 1919. British aviators John William Alcock (1892-1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948)

Alcock and Browns Vickers-Vimy-Rolls bomber which they crash landed in an Irish bog after flying from St. John s, Newfoundland to Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland in 16 hours in 1919

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John Alcock (1892-1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948), British aviators, made history in 1919 with their first non-stop transatlantic flight. Their daring journey from Newfoundland to Ireland captured the world's attention and marked a milestone in aviation history. Despite facing treacherous weather conditions and technical challenges, Alcock and Brown successfully completed the grueling 1, 890-mile journey in just over 16 hours. This remarkable feat catapulted them into international fame and cemented their place as pioneers of aviation. The iconic image of their aeroplane after completing the historic flight serves as a testament to their courage, determination, and unwavering spirit of adventure. John Alcock's legacy lives on as an inspiration for future generations of aviators who dare to push boundaries and conquer new frontiers in the sky.