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Macready and Kelly, non-stop coast to coast flight, USA
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Macready and Kelly, non-stop coast to coast flight, USA
Lieutenant John A Macready and Lieutenant Oakley G Kelly, who were awarded the Mackay Trophy for the first non-stop USA coast-to-coast flight. The flight began on 2 May 1923, and concluded the following day, in a modified Fokker T2. They took off from Roosevelt Field, New York and landed at Rockwell Field, in San Diego, California. The official flight time was just over 26 hours, 50 minutes. Seen here on an airfield, standing in front of their plane. Date: 1923
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California Diego Fokker Kelly Lieutenant Mackay Macready Oakley Pilot Pioneers Stop Transcontinental Trophy 1923
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In this historic photograph, Lieutenant John A. Macready and Lieutenant Oakley G. Kelly proudly stand before their modified Fokker T2 aircraft, which made the first non-stop transcontinental flight across the USA. The daring journey began on May 2, 1923, at Roosevelt Field in New York and concluded the following day at Rockwell Field in San Diego, California. The official flight time was an impressive 26 hours, 50 minutes. The Mackay Trophy, a prestigious aviation award, was presented to Macready and Kelly in recognition of their groundbreaking achievement. Their transcontinental flight marked a significant milestone in the history of aviation, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible in air travel. Macready and Kelly's pioneering spirit and determination to overcome the challenges of long-distance flight captured the imagination of the American public. Their courage and skill paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology and inspired a new generation of pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The Fokker T2, a versatile transport aircraft, was specially modified for the transcontinental flight with additional fuel tanks and improved navigation equipment. The aircraft's sleek design and powerful engine allowed Macready and Kelly to cover the vast distance between the East and West Coasts, demonstrating the potential of air travel as a faster and more efficient means of transportation. This photograph captures a moment in history, showcasing the determination and ingenuity of two pioneering aviators and their groundbreaking achievement. Macready and Kelly's non-stop coast-to-coast flight remains an enduring symbol of American innovation and the spirit of adventure that drives human progress.
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