Harder, Robert O.
First Crossing: The 1919 Trans-Atlantic Flight of Alcock and Brown
- ISBN 13:
- 9781620068762
- author:
- Harder, Robert O.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sunbury Press, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- General (US: Trade), Nonfiction, Transport,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The First Crossing: Alcock and Brown's 1919 Trans-Atlantic Flight In 1919, two Royal Air Force officers, Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown, achieved a remarkable feat, crossing the Atlantic non-stop eight years before Charles Lindbergh's famous flight. Their story is one of determination, serendipity, and innovation, as they overcame incredible odds to win a £10,000 prize for the first non-stop Trans-Atlantic crossing. From their separate upbringings in Manchester, England, to their experiences in World War I, Alcock and Brown's paths converged in a way that would change the course of aviation history. Their partnership, forged in the midst of war and competition, led to a groundbreaking achievement that paved the way for modern air travel. This book tells the story of Alcock and Brown's remarkable journey, blending action, adventure, and historical context to create a compelling narrative that explores the technological breakthroughs and innovations that made their achievement possible.
Related Products
Related Products
Dinotopia: First Flight: 20th Anniversary Edition
James Gurney
Gordon Bennett and the First Yacht Race Across the Atlantic
Jefferson, Sam
Blackboard Drawings 1919-1924
Steiner, Rudolf
Flights
Tokarczuk, Olga
Flights
Tokarczuk, Olga