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Flight From Mexico City to New York Makes Aviation History
Capt. Abraham Carrasco commanded the 94 passenger Britannia on the inaugural Aeronaves de Mexico flight from Mexico City to New York landing at Idlewild at 5 39 pm. The four engine Br istol Britannia flew 2130 miles in 5 34 and reached 485 mph at 23000 feet, trimming travel time by more than two hours.
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Mexico City
New York
Southwest
Abraham Carrasco
Aeronaves de Mexico
Idlewild
Carrasco
Jack Weiler
Denver
Continental Air Lines
Britannia
New Orleans
BOAC
London
Australia
Israeli Air Line