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Curtiss NC-4 flying boat arriving at Plymouth
Curtiss NC-4 flying boat arriving at Plymouth, 31 May 1919. The flying boat - a design collaboration between the US Navy and Curtiss - accomplished the first aerial crossing of the Atlantic ocean (by stages via the Azores). Departing from Trepassy Bay, Newfoundland, on 16 May 1919, the flying boat arrived at Lisbon - via Ponta Delgada - on 27 May, and then made a symbolic flight to Plymouth from where the original Pilgrim Fathers departed for America in the Mayflower on 6 September 1620. Date: 1919
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Accomplished Arriving Atlantic Collaboration Crossing Curtiss Plymouth 1919
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1. Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat Makes History at Plymouth: A Pioneering Aerial Voyage Across the Atlantic Ocean This historic photograph captures the moment when the Curtiss NC-4 flying boat, a groundbreaking collaboration between the US Navy and the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, touched down at Plymouth, England, on 31 May 1919. This milestone event marked the completion of the first successful aerial crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by a seaplane, a remarkable achievement that opened new possibilities for long-distance air travel. The Curtiss NC-4, a sturdy and innovative flying boat, embarked on its transatlantic journey from Trepassy Bay, Newfoundland, on 16 May 1919. The aircraft, piloted by Commander John H. Towers, Lieutenant Commander Albert C. Read, and Lieutenant Elmer Stone, made its way to Lisbon, Portugal, via Ponta Delgada in the Azores, arriving on 27 May. The crew's next destination was Plymouth, where they chose to land as a symbolic nod to the city's rich history. Plymouth was the departure point for the Pilgrim Fathers, who set sail on the Mayflower on 6 September 1620, embarking on their own historic journey to the New World. The Curtiss NC-4's arrival at Plymouth represented a significant turning point in aviation history. This pioneering flight demonstrated the potential for air travel to bridge vast distances and connect the world in new ways. The Curtiss NC-4's successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean paved the way for further advancements in aviation technology and opened up new opportunities for commercial and military applications. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those who dared to push the boundaries of what was possible in the realm of aviation. It stands as a reminder of the spirit of innovation and adventure that continues to drive the aviation industry forward.
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