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_aBrown, Arthur Whitten, Sir, _d1886-1948 |
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_aFlying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours : _bWith a Discussion of Aircraft in Commerce and Transportation |
| 246 | 1 | _aFlying the Atlantic in 16 Hours With a Discussion of Aircraft in Commerce and Transportation | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-10-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours" by Sir Arthur Whitten Brown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the momentous event of the first non-stop transatlantic flight, undertaken by Brown and his pilot, Sir John Alcock, in a Vickers-Vimy bomber. This remarkable achievement not only exemplifies the ingenuity and bravery of early aviators but also marks a pivotal moment in the development of aviation. The opening of the work introduces readers to Brown's reflections on the historical significance of their flight and pays tribute to the pioneers of aviation who came before them. Brown shares his humble thoughts on being a part of such a historic event while recounting the preparation and excitement leading up to the flight. We learn about his background, his partnership with Alcock, and the challenges they faced in getting their aircraft ready for the journey. The narrative is filled with anticipation and a sense of adventure as they prepare to set out on an unprecedented endeavor that will change the landscape of air travel forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAeronautics, Commercial | ||
| 653 | _aTransatlantic flights | ||
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_aBott, Alan, _d1893-1952 |
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