Vickers Vimy crosses Atlantic in record flight Alcock and Brown land in Ireland
King George congratulates Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown as the Vimy lands near Clifden Ireland after a 16 hour 12 minute Atlantic crossing. Alcock and Brown describe a tense journey through fog ice and radio jamming with a 120 mph average speed aided by favorable winds.
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Vimy
Atlantic air race pioneers reach London after Vickers Vimy flight
June 15 London reports confirm the first single flight across the Atlantic by the Vickers Vimy. Alcock and Brown are praised for endurance, with plans to reach England from Clifden and return to London if possible. Officials note the landing was rough but not severely damaged. refueling and mechanical inspection planned in Ireland.
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Jack” Alcock
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Capital cheers Vimy triumph and aviation growth
Washington hails the Vimy success as a major aviation milestone. Officials including Major General Menoher and Admiral Taylor praise transatlantic flight progress and call for stronger Navy aviation funding to pursue longer journeys crossing oceans and continents.
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