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John Alcock (1892-1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948), British aviators, 1919
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John Alcock (1892-1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948), British aviators, 1919
John Alcock (1892-1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948), British aviators, 1919. Alcock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight on 14 June 1919, for which they shared a £ 10, 000 prize awarded by the Daily Mail newspaper. They are seen here being presented with the prize by Winston Churchill, then Secretary of State for War and Air. The flight, which took place between St Johns in Newfoundland and Clifden in County Galway, Ireland, took 16 hours and 27 minutes and culminated in their Vimy Vickers biplane crash-landing on Derrygimla bog in Clifden. Both men were knighted after the flight
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This print captures a historic moment in aviation history, featuring the renowned British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown. The year is 1919, and these two pioneers have just accomplished an extraordinary feat - the first non-stop transatlantic flight. In this image, we see Alcock and Brown being presented with their well-deserved prize of £10,000 by none other than Winston Churchill himself, who was then serving as Secretary of State for War and Air. Dressed in military uniforms, the aviators stand tall as they receive recognition for their remarkable achievement. The daring flight took place on June 14th between St Johns in Newfoundland and Clifden in County Galway, Ireland. Lasting a grueling 16 hours and 27 minutes, it culminated in a crash-landing on Derrygimla bog in Clifden. Despite this challenging landing, both men emerged unharmed. Their bravery and ingenuity made them instant heroes not only within Britain but also across the globe. As a result of their groundbreaking accomplishment, both Alcock and Brown were knighted to honor their contributions to aviation. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of human determination and innovation during the early days of flight. It symbolizes the spirit of adventure that propelled these trailblazers forward into uncharted skies while capturing an iconic moment shared by legendary figures from different realms – aviation history intersecting with political leadership.
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