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The Curtiss H-2 America was supposed to make a trans-atlantic flight attempt in 1914 but WW1 broke out. At one point the aircraft had three engines, o
The Curtiss H-2 America was supposed to make a trans-atlantic flight attempt in 1914 but WW1 broke out. At one point the aircraft had three engines, one on the top wing, to build duration. The plane could not take off fully fueled with three engines.
Martin-Handasyde monoplane to have been used by Gustav Hamel in a east-to-west Atlantic attempt. Hamel disappeared in May 1914 and the large monoplane
Martin-Handasyde monoplane to have been used by Gustav Hamel in a east-to-west Atlantic attempt. Hamel disappeared in May 1914 and the large monoplane partially built was never completed.
The U.S. Navy's NC-4, first aircraft to cross the Atlantic though in stages May 1919.
The U.S. Navy's NC-4, first aircraft to cross the Atlantic though in stages May 1919.
Alcock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919. They took off from St John's, Newfoundland, and landed in Clifden, County
Alcock and Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919. They took off from St John's, Newfoundland, and landed in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland.
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Thaddeus Lowe, c. 1890
Thaddeus Lowe, c. 1890
Lowe's mammoth balloon the City of New York, later named Great Western, to be used in a transatlantic flight
Lowe's mammoth balloon the City of New York, later named Great Western, to be used in a transatlantic flight
Lowe's intended flight from Cincinnati shown in red. Actual flight in blue.
Lowe's intended flight from Cincinnati shown in red. Actual flight in blue.
Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, c. 1865
Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, c. 1865