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John Alcock (1892-1919), British aviator, 1914
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John Alcock (1892-1919), British aviator, 1914
John Alcock (1892-1919), British aviator, 1914. Alcock and Arthur Whitten 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. 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. Photograph of Alcock taken at Hendon, signed and dated 1914
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This print captures the legendary British aviator, John Alcock (1892-1919), in 1914. Known for his groundbreaking achievements in aviation, Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown made history by completing the first non-stop transatlantic flight on 14 June 1919. Their remarkable feat earned them a prestigious £10,000 prize awarded by the Daily Mail newspaper. The daring flight took place between St Johns in Newfoundland and Clifden in County Galway, Ireland, lasting an astonishing 16 hours and 27 minutes. However, their journey concluded with a crash landing on Derrygimla bog in Clifden when their Vimy Vickers biplane touched down. Both men were rightfully knighted after this momentous achievement that pushed the boundaries of human capability. This particular photograph of Alcock was taken at Hendon and is signed and dated from 1914. In this monochrome image, we see a pioneer of aviation dressed impeccably with a bow tie adorning his attire. The portrait exudes confidence as he stands beside an aircraft at an airfield in London. It serves as a testament to his contribution to the world of transportation and showcases him as one of Britain's most celebrated aviators. This print preserves not only Sir John Alcock's legacy but also represents an era defined by innovation, courage, and determination within the field of aviation during the early years of the twentieth century.
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