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Vickers Vimy powered by two Rolls Royce Eagle engines setting off from Newfoundland
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Vickers Vimy powered by two Rolls Royce Eagle engines setting off from Newfoundland
Vickers Vimy powered by two Rolls Royce Eagle engines setting off from Newfoundland, and island off Canada, on the first direct non stop crossing of the North Atlantic.
British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919. They flew a modified First World War Vickers Vimy bomber from St. John s, Newfoundland, to Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland.
The Vickers Vimy was a British heavy bomber aircraft developed and manufactured by Vickers Limited. Developed during the latter stages of the First World War to equip the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), the Vimy was designed by Reginald Kirshaw " Rex" Pierson, Vickers chief designer
Picture taken 14th June 1919
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
B/W Print
Media ID 21833617
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1919 Bi Plane Canada Flight Johns Rolls Royce Take Off 1910s Newfoundland Vickers Vimy
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Capturing a historic moment in aviation history, this print showcases the iconic Vickers Vimy powered by two Rolls Royce Eagle engines as it embarks on its groundbreaking journey from Newfoundland. In June 1919, British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown achieved the unimaginable by completing the first direct non-stop crossing of the treacherous North Atlantic. Modified from a First World War bomber, this remarkable aircraft soared through the skies from St. John's to Clifden, Ireland in an awe-inspiring display of courage and innovation. Designed by Reginald Kirshaw "Rex". Pierson, Vickers chief designer at the time, the Vickers Vimy was a heavy bomber aircraft that played a significant role in equipping the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. Its robust construction and powerful Rolls Royce Eagle engines made it an ideal choice for such a daring transatlantic flight. This evocative picture taken on June 14th, 1919 captures not only the sheer magnificence of this biplane but also pays homage to Alcock and Brown's extraordinary achievement. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of their indomitable spirit and unwavering determination that forever changed our perception of air travel. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints' meticulous attention to detail, this print transports us back to an era where boundaries were shattered and dreams took flight against all odds.
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