On 15th June 1919 John ALCOCK (34) and Arthur BROWN (37) completed the first non-stop transatlantic flight when they crash-landed near CLIFDEN, COUNTY GALWAY (46/9) in a VICKERS VIMY (23/25), having taken off from ST JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND (10/13) the previous day.
First prize Judith Cookson, Prestbury, Glos
Runners-up Martina Fabian, Bourne End, Bucks; Alan Peevers, Manchester
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to 2412: Transponders
issue 06 July 2019
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