195 pages - 1969 - Acceptable This fascinating book - which contains photographs, a map as well as some other documents - is the narrative of the transatlantic flight made by R.A.F. officers in the aftermath of the First World War. Characteristics Book cover finish Canvas finish, BRADEL, Hardcover ( square back binding ) Special features First edition, Slightly damaged dust jacket Condition Acceptable Number of pages 195 Published date 1969 Languages English Size 16 x 25 x 3 cm Author Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown Editor William Kimber and Co. Limited What's this all about? The first to fly the Atlantic non - stop, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown accomplished their historic flight fifty years ago* in June, 1919, to win the £10,000 offered by Lord Northcliffe six years before. Convinced by their experience in the First World War, Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Whitten Brown were sure a British aircraft existed already capable of the long and hazardous flight : the Vickers Vimy biplane, powered by Rolls - Royce engines, triumphantly vindicated their belief. Pioneers of a crossing which rapidly became one of the world's busiest air routes, Our Transatlantic Flight tells in their own words how Alcock and Brown faced the difficulties and perils of their flight - a feat which was not to be repeated for eight years ; a contemporary and authentic record of a great achievement. * 1969.
