East-to-West flight crew and designer
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East-to-West flight crew and designer
East-to-West flight crew and designer standing in front of the Southern Cross plane, a Fokker trimotor. At 4am on June 24 1930, four men set out from Portmarnock Beach, Ireland, in a bid to cross the Atlantic. They touched down 32 hours later at Harbour Grace in Newfoundland, USA, triumphant. They then flew to Oakland, California, USA, which completed the pilots personal circumnavigation of the globe. From left: radio operator Charles S. W. Stannage, pilot Charles Kingsford-Smith (1897- 1935), Southern Cross designer Anthony Fokker (1890-1939), co-pilot Evert Van Dijk (1893-1986) and navigator Jonathan Patrick Saul
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness a remarkable moment in aviation history as the East-to-West flight crew and their brilliant designer stand proudly before the iconic Southern Cross plane. It was on that fateful morning of June 24,1930, at Portmarnock Beach in Ireland when four courageous men embarked on an audacious mission to conquer the Atlantic. With unwavering determination and skill, they soared through the skies for an arduous 32 hours until finally touching down triumphantly at Harbour Grace in Newfoundland, USA. The faces of these pioneers reflect sheer joy and accomplishment as they bask in their monumental achievement. Leading them is pilot Charles Kingsford-Smith, whose name would forever be etched into aviation history books. Standing beside him is Anthony Fokker himself, the mastermind behind this magnificent Fokker trimotor aircraft that defied all odds. Accompanying them are co-pilot Evert Van Dijk and navigator Jonathan Patrick Saul; together with radio operator Charles S. W. Stannage completing this quintet of brave souls who pushed boundaries and shattered limitations. Their journey did not end there though; fueled by an insatiable thirst for adventure, they continued onwards to Oakland, California - thus completing a personal circumnavigation of our globe. This awe-inspiring image captures not only a pivotal moment but also pays tribute to these extraordinary individuals who dared to dream big and paved the way for future generations of aviators worldwide. This black-and-white photograph serves as a timeless reminder of human ingenuity and perseverance against all odds – a testament to what can be achieved when passion meets innovation in the boundless realm of flight exploration.
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