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The De Havilland Dragon Trail of the Caribou with pilot Captain Leonard Reid
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The De Havilland Dragon Trail of the Caribou with pilot Captain Leonard Reid
The De Havilland Dragon Trail of the Caribou with pilot Captain Leonard Reid at Heston aerodrome after flying across the Atlantic from Wasaga, Canada in 30hours 50 minutes. The plane was previously owned by Jim Mollison who attepted the same flight with Amy Johnson a year earlier.
9th August 1934
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21285833
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Aeroplane Flying Long Distance Plane
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The De Havilland Dragon Trail of the Caribou - A Historic Transatlantic Journey
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness a momentous achievement in aviation history. The image showcases the legendary De Havilland Dragon Trail of the Caribou aircraft, standing proudly at Heston aerodrome after an extraordinary transatlantic flight. At its helm is none other than Captain Leonard Reid, whose remarkable feat has left an indelible mark on the annals of aviation. Having departed from Wasaga, Canada, Captain Reid and his trusty aircraft conquered the vast Atlantic Ocean in a mere 30 hours and 50 minutes. This daring endeavor took place on August 9th, 1934 – a date that will forever be etched in memory. What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is that just one year prior, renowned aviators Jim Mollison and Amy Johnson had attempted this very same journey with this very same plane. Their valiant effort laid the groundwork for Captain Reid's triumphant success. As we gaze upon this historic photograph, we are transported back to an era where long-distance flights were still considered audacious adventures into uncharted territories. The De Havilland Dragon Trail of the Caribou represents not only a marvel of engineering but also embodies human determination and courage. This image serves as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and conquering new frontiers through aviation – forever inspiring generations to come.
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