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![]() ![]() Alcock and Brown Embark on First Nonstop Transatlantic Flight (1919)In 1918, the Daily Mail newspaper renewed its £10,000 prize for the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic. The next year, British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown claimed it after completing a treacherous 16-hour flight from Newfoundland to Ireland. Along the way, Brown had to repeatedly climb onto the wings of their biplane to remove ice, and snow filled the open cockpit. Upon reaching Ireland, they attempted to land in what they thought was a field, but it turned out to be what? More... Discuss |
7 comments:
Okay... now there's a job I never want!
hmmm... I wont do that either for a living... but must be thrilling to do it once. Have a nice day Jessica... Cheers...
i to never want...heheh..
Excuse me...do you happen to have any Grey Poupon?
Something about dangling hundreds of feet above ground with nothing more than a rope isn't my idea of a good time.
Happy WW...oh today is Thursday no...
I don't remember days and dates anymore :))
Sweetie,
Thank you for your kind words and support..
have a beautiful evening.
love and ((hugs))
bindi
Dawn,
Yeah, I would probably try it once if I was given the opportunity. Other than that, for a living prob not. Although, I hear the pay is not bad.
Arv,
Once would be nice...especially if someone was on the roof at least pretending they could save me if something happened. lol
Hemanth,
Welcome! Come back anytime! I'm enjoying your blogs too! :)
Hey Dazd,
lol :D
I'm glad you came by!! :)
Bindi,
Hope you are feeling a bit better. :) I hope you are having a peaceful Friday! :)
haa haa... You dont need an alien to come for that Jessica :)
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