NC-4 May Fly Home from Ireland Discussed
Officials say a conference in Plymouth may decide whether the NC-4 will attempt a non stop return flight from Ireland to Newfoundland or be dismantled for exhibition. Navy officers note the aircraft is in better shape than on the outward voyage and refueling stops may be required on a return trip.
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Plymouth
Ireland
Newg Prospect
Soundland
York Times
Washington
Eighind
Daniels
Scretary Daniels
Nar
England
Meafoundland
Eicne
Tras
Newfoundlang
Burt
Hornest
Mark Kerr
aigby-Page
Harbor Grade
Newfoundland
Generous praise from British press for transatlantic flight
London dispatches report mixed British reactions to the NC-4 Atlantic crossing. Editorials praise American courage, technical skill, and enterprise while noting Hawker and Grieve’s perilous attempt. London papers commend USA for first crossing and celebrate shared aviation spirit.
North Atlantic Flight Skips Channel as Escort Ship Sails
May 31 Associated Press reports 50,000 U S troops at Brest watch the NC-41 air unit depart between noon and 1 PM. The aircraft passed Ouessant at 12:30 PM flying about 1,000 feet, seen briefly through fog as the sea plane or ship tasks continued. The NC-4 relayed a wireless message from the George Washington while near Ouessant.
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Brest
Associated Presa
Strock
Perrol
Teparal
Ouesgant
Here
Air travel link planned between Detroit and Cleveland
An aeroplane transportation company, Universal Aviation, proposes a Detroit to Cleveland direct air route over the Detroit River and Lake Erie. Daily trips at 8 o’clock with weather permitting, first flight hoped for June 10, pilots to be added, baggage and mail rates set, and multiple hangars and training fields planned near Detroit and Cleveland.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Detroit River
Lake Erie
Tiesty Rutz
Wderta Por
Universal Aviation Company
Premi- Rbm Detrais
H. M. Jsland
de Beir
Mélliac Motor Car Company
Lincoln Motor Com Mty
E._. Allyne
Aluminum Casting Corporation of
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Eeiden
T Mer
Patterson
General Man Company
Tengers
DeMit
Chels
Belle Isle
Bridge
Morrow Pa
Gevelang
King Congratulates Read on Atlantic Flight
The King sent an official message of congratulations to Lieut. Commander Read and his companions and the United States Navy for the Atlantic flight. The message was delivered to the American Embassy in London on May 31.
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London
Plymouth
The
Evening News
Read
Atlantic
Daily Chronicle
Europe
Weekly Dispatch
Hawker
United States Navy
Associated Press
Two Planes Collide 1000 Feet Above Santa Monica
In Santa Monica California on May 31 R E Kennedy D Thompson and V Pickup of Los Angeles narrowly escaped death when the two aircraft they rode collided at about 1000 feet. Both machines fell to the ground but all three men survived uninjured. The crash occurred as Kennedy prepared to jump from Thompson’s plane to Pickup’s aircraft.
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Santa Monica
Cal
R E. Kennedy
D. Thompson
V. Pickup
Los Angeles
Santa Monica Canyon
Kennedy
Thompson
Pickup
Raynham
Ines
Young
Afr
Vickers
Alcock
Handley- Page Menseny
Stark
Honor to NC-4 Aviator A Read Earns Honorary Member
The Aeronautical Society of America awards Lieut. Commander A Read honorary membership for his transatlantic NC-4 flight. Josephus Daniels and Secretary Fisher acknowledge the honor as gratifying to the Navy and country. The society notes it has long supported aviation engineering and has previously honored pioneers including the Wright brothers.
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Aeronautical Society of America
A. ©. Read
S. N
A. C. Read
Plymouth
England
Josephus Daniela
Navy
Washington
Fisher
Read
Josephus Daniels
Aeronautical Society
Kide
Wright Brothers
Chicago Dealer Sells Forty Planes in One Week
An automobile dealer in Chicago reports selling forty airplanes in the first week of sales. He bought Canadian Army training planes and made Chicago the first commercial airplane selling center in the nation. A local clothing maker announced plans for airplane deliveries to dealers within 500 miles.
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Chicago
Capital gratified at NC-4's successful flight
The Navy Department and Secretary Daniels praised the NC-4 flight to Plymouth. Admiral Plunkett and Admiral Knapp reported the seaplane landed safely in Plymouth at 9 24 a m Washington time after a 6 hour 69 minute flight from Ferrol. The joint seaplane division and destroyer force completed the mission amid positive British notes and congratulations.
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New York Times
Washington
Eie
Daniels
Navy Department
Selec Plunkett
French
Plymouth
Admiral Plunkett
Department
Admiral Knapp
Ferrol
Mondego River
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New York
Figueira
Lisbon
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London
Thia
Europe
Azores
Ime
United States
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Ollow Frost
S. George Washington
Frosti
Stockton
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Knapp
Menganta
Nymont
Hawker's Airplane Reaches Falmouth After Atlantic Attempt
The Sopwith plane used by Hawker and Grieval reached Falmouth aboard the Lake Charlotteville after 1200 miles from Newfoundland. The craft floated tail up, wings wrecked, but fuselage largely intact excluding the detachable boat. Letters and possible salvage value draw interest from collectors and showmen, with Hawker noting the recovered machine may yield records for future flights.
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New York
London
Hawker
Ne 1
Atlantic
Falmouth
Lake Charlotteville
Newfoundland
Atliantic
Infipkrently
First Details of NC-4 Arrival at Lisbon
The NC-4 crew narrates a perilous crossing into Lisbon harbor with seven days of rollers at Ponta Delgada. They describe a calm run in, final rough seas, then a dignified welcome aboard the Rochester and a Star Spangled Banner salute as officials greet the flyers and sailors ashore.
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Lisbon
Ponta Delgada
James Breese
Long Island
East Hampton
Lanblat
America
Liberty Motors
Breese
Rochester
Tawery
War and Marine
Plunkett
Birch
Brainerds
Dorsey
Count Large Scientific Results Attained by Trip
American flyers in Lisbon celebrate the New York Plymouth expedition findings proving air navigation across the Atlantic. They praise Liberty engines and shipboard steering concepts while noting need for automatic controls and better porting in storms. Lisbon as an ideal refueling hub is highlighted along with plans for future transatlantic routes.
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Chicago Tribune Co
Lisbon
Paris
New York-Plymouth
Atlantic
Hichardson
New York-San Francisco
Azores
Bettween
New York
London
Plymouth
Italy
France
England
Thomas H. Birch
Amecan Legation
British Fliers Plan Hop to Test Flights by June 13
In Newfoundland crews advance three aircraft toward trans Atlantic attempts amid rain delays. Raynham pilots and Alcock with Vickers Vimy bomber expect trials by mid June as Harbor Grace and Harbor grounds stage the effort.
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York Times
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Tomorow
Alcock
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Associated Press
Admiral Kerr
Jack Alcock
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England
Cylin Alcock
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