NC-4 Completes Atlantic Flight Landing at Plymouth Harbor
The NC-4 arrives at Plymouth after a challenging Bay of Biscay crossing and Brest encounter. British naval officers and the public laud the crew's skill and planning. Plymouth officials greet Commander Read and crew with praise and a buoyed welcome as we celebrate the wartime air voyage and friendship between nations.
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Lisbon
Ehiedy
United States
Bay of Biscay
Brest
Read
Tlis
Plymouth
Flight of NC 4 Ends in Plymouth Parade Welcome
The NC 4 crew led by Lieutenant Commander A C Read completes a perilous ocean flight from Lisbon to Plymouth. Admiral Knapp reports arrival and conditions. a joint seaplane division and destroyer mission is honored with a grand reception in Plymouth despite earlier weather and losses.
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Read
Plymouth
Old Plymouth
England
Barber
A.C. Read
Ates
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Brest
Bincay
NCA
Ferrol
NOA
Rochester
Aroostook
A.P. Frown
Thygn
Rove Garrison Artillery
Lisbon
New York
Mondego River
NC-4
Admiral Knapp
Housen
Gridley
S. Rochester
Merrit
London
New Yorks
Viral Knapp
Hawing
Mengem
Admiral Plunkett
Pymouth
Mymouth A.m
Rygcw
Oie
Log of the NC-4 Transatlantic Flight Dates and Distances
Record of the NC-4 voyage from May 8 to May 30 detailing left Rockaway, forced landing off Chatham, Halifax stopovers, Storey Head repairs, Trepassey and Horta legs, Lisbon arrival, Mondego River halt, Ferrol Plymouth legs, and total distance 3046 miles with 59 hours 56 minutes of flight time and multiple intermediate stops.
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Rockaway
Chatham
Mass
Halifax
Emertones
Halifas
Storey Head
Trepassey
Heta
Island of Payal
Azores
Horta
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Detaia
Lisbon
Portugal
Liston
Mondego
Ferrol
Spain
Ferro
Plymouth
England
Departmental Value Returns and Future Fortunes
Fragmentary text hints at department discussions on value gained and potential fur ther benefits. No clear individuals, places, or dates are readable to identify a definite event or outcome.
Flight Over Pole Halls for Money Ends in Doubtful Prospect
The Roosevelt Memorial Arctic expedition led by Captain Robert A. Bartlett faces likely collapse due to lack of funding. Plans called for a ten member crew to fly near the world’s top from Cape Columbia to Cape Chelyuskin, conduct polar sounding, and collect meteorological data. Bartlett stated a start next month is possible only if finances materialize, with only six weeks of July and August suitable for Arctic flying.
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Robert A. Bartlett
Roosevalt
North Pole
Karluk
Hartlett
Avro Club of Orion
Arctic
Cape Columbia
Cape Chelyuskin
Berian
Vovan Bottor
Hoyas
Wis
Roosevelt
Bartlett
North
Pola
NC-4 Transatlantic Flight Log Ends With Plymouth Report
Wireless and cable dispatches reveal the final leg of the transatlantic flight completed this morning near Plymouth. The NC-4’s last leg departed at 1:21 am, with ongoing communications confirming the voyage's completion and rival aircraft noting arrival details.
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Dni Yoke Tribune
Plymouth
Ship with full equipment and planes for polar voyage
The proposal calls for a ship equipped with boating gear and a full supply of torches. Two airplanes are planned: a large seaplane for the polar crossing and a small plane for exploration purposes.
Splendid Journey Reported by Moorori Pilot On Azores to Lisbon Flight
A pilot arriving from the RC of Trip describes a splendid journey from the Azores to Lisbon. He praises the machine’s performance and notes a slight fog at departure that cleared as the flight progressed.
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Azores
Lisbon
Associated
Ponta
Delwada
Sands of Portugal Cheer Sparks Plymouth Hope
The text describes a cheer upon sighting the sands of Portugal and a rapid plan to reach Plymouth as soon as possible, conveying urgency and movement toward a destination.
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Portugal
Plymouth
Sopwith Camel Stirs Atlantic City Aviation Day
Atlantic City showcased a Sopwith camel scout aircraft piloted by former Royal Air Force ace Alan Clark. The craft dazzled crowds with high speed runs at the airport as part of a display of diverse prewar machines for commercial use.
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Pera
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James L. Breese
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Royal Air Force
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de Hodiforme Shoe Co
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Monsieur Maurice Florence Walton
Europe
Joan Meek
Bowman
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Paris
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White Rock
Atlantic City
Paris Shop of America
Bolivia
Georgette
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