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Aeroplane in which Alock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight, 1919
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Aeroplane in which Alock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight, 1919
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) flew a Vickers-Vimy-Rolls bomber between St Johns in Newfoundland, Canada and Clifden in County Galway, Ireland on 14-15 June 1919. The flight took 16 hours and 27 minutes and won the aviators a £ 10, 000 prize awarded by the Daily Mail newspaper
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This print captures the historic moment when British aviators John William Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown achieved the unimaginable - completing the first non-stop transatlantic flight in 1919. The Vickers-Vimy-Rolls bomber, showcased in this image, served as their remarkable vessel for this groundbreaking journey. Against all odds, Alcock and Brown embarked on a daring adventure that spanned across thousands of miles from St Johns in Newfoundland, Canada to Clifden in County Galway, Ireland. Their courageous feat took them 16 hours and 27 minutes to accomplish, forever etching their names into aviation history. The significance of this achievement was not lost on society at the time. In recognition of their extraordinary accomplishment, these trailblazing aviators were awarded a prestigious £10,000 prize by the Daily Mail newspaper. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece frozen in time, we are reminded of the incredible progress made during the early years of air transport. This photograph symbolizes human ingenuity pushing boundaries beyond what was once thought possible. Let us celebrate Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown's indomitable spirit as they soared through clouds towards an uncertain destiny. Their unwavering determination paved the way for future generations to conquer new frontiers in aviation.
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