This successful book describes one of the most momentous flights all time, the first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic in 1919
A daring flight into history: the incredible story of Alcock and Brown's transatlantic journey.
In 1919, just after World War I, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown braved the Atlantic in an open-cockpit Vickers Vimy. Battling snow, ice, and relentless cloud cover, they flew for sixteen hours with a broken wireless and damaged exhaust. This is more than a story of flight; it's a testament to courage, perseverance, and British ingenuity.
Yesterday We Were in America recounts their journey, highlighting the challenges of early aviation and the impact of their flight on a world seeking hope. Discover the unsung heroes who conquered the Atlantic and paved the way for modern air travel. Perfect for readers of aviation history and tales of extraordinary adventure.
