Remains of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith
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Remains of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith
The remains of the Sopwith aeroplane Atlantic (picked up in the Mid Atlantic) from the ill-fated attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean by Harry George Hawker and Kenneth Mackenzie Grieve (May 18th - 19th, 1919) - displayed in Selfridges Roof Garden. The attempt was borne out of a competition run by the Daily Mail, who awarded Hawker and Grieve a consolation prize of 5000! Date: circa late 1919
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Atlantic Attempt Department Grieve Harry Hawker Kenneth Roof Salvaged Selfridges Sopwith Store Trans Atlantic Wreckage 1919
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In this evocative photograph, the remnants of the Sopwith Aviation Company's Atlantic, the ill-fated aircraft used in the historic but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean by Harry George Hawker and Kenneth Mackenzie Grieve, are displayed proudly in the Roof Garden of Selfridges, a renowned London department store. The image captures a poignant moment in aviation history, as the salvaged wreckage of the Sopwith Camel-derived seaplane takes center stage, its battered fuselage and wings a testament to the daring spirit of adventure that drove Hawker and Grieve to undertake the transatlantic flight. The attempt, borne out of a competition run by the Daily Mail, saw Hawker and Grieve set out from Newfoundland on May 18th, 1919, with the ambitious goal of reaching Europe. However, their journey was cut short when they were forced to ditch their aircraft in the Mid Atlantic due to engine trouble. Despite the setback, they were awarded a consolation prize of 5,000 pounds by the Daily Mail for their valiant effort. The remains of the Atlantic, which were salvaged from the ocean, were later displayed in the Roof Garden of Selfridges, offering the public a rare glimpse into the world of early aviation and the heroic endeavors of those who dared to push the boundaries of what was possible. The photograph captures a poignant moment in time, as the wreckage stands as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by pioneering aviators, and the enduring allure of the open skies. Circa late 1919.
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