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Alcock and Brown are presented with the Daily Mail prize
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Alcock and Brown are presented with the Daily Mail prize
Alcock and Brown are presented with the Daily Mail prize of 10, 000 by Winston Churchill
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In this historic photograph, taken on June 15, 1919, Sir John Alcock (left) and Sir Theodore (TD) Brown (right) are proudly presented with the Daily Mail prize of 10,000 pounds by none other than Sir Winston S. Churchill. The trio is gathered in a grand room, surrounded by an eager crowd. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation as Alcock and Brown, fresh from their record-breaking transatlantic flight, are celebrated for their remarkable achievement. The Daily Mail, a leading British newspaper at the time, had offered the substantial reward to the first aviators to fly non-stop from Newfoundland, Canada, to Ireland. Alcock and Brown, flying a modified Vickers Vimy bomber named "The Star of East Anglia," had completed the daring journey on June 14, 1919, in just under 16 hours. Their triumphant return to England was met with jubilation and national acclaim. Winston Churchill, then the Secretary of State for Air, was on hand to present the prize to the aviators. Churchill, who would later become one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century, was an ardent supporter of aviation and recognized the importance of their achievement. The presentation ceremony was a testament to the spirit of adventure and innovation that defined the early days of aviation. The photograph captures a moment of triumph and celebration, as Alcock and Brown bask in the limelight for their groundbreaking achievement. The Vickers Vimy plane, which played a crucial role in their success, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the era's pioneering aviators. This photograph is a reminder of a time when human endeavor and the spirit of competition drove the boundaries of what was possible in the realm of air transport.
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