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Buch (Softcover): Ratgeber
Yesterday We Were In America
Alcock and Brown, First to Fly the Atlantic Non-Stop
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The History Press Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: PN953V2
EAN: 9780750990004
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Beschreibung
A daring flight into history: the incredible story of Alcock and Brown's transatlantic journey. In 1919, just after World War I, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown braved the Atlantic in an open-cockpit Vickers Vimy. Battling snow, ice, and relentless cloud cover, they flew for sixteen hours with a broken wireless and damaged exhaust. This is more than a story of flight; it's a testament to courage, perseverance, and British ingenuity. Yesterday We Were in America. recounts their journey, highlighting the challenges of early aviation. and the impact of their flight on a world seeking hope. Discover the unsung heroes. who conquered the Atlantic and paved the way for modern air travel. Perfect for readers of aviation history and tales of extraordinary adventure.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Brendan Lynch
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2019
Format
- Buch (Softcover)