first nonstop transatlantic flight of 1919

In June 1919, British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown achieved the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Piloting a Vickers Vimy bomber, they departed from St. John's, Newfoundland, and landed in a bog near Clifden, Ireland, after a journey of 1,890 miles that took 16 hours and 12 minutes. This feat was accomplished to compete for a £10,000 prize offered by the London Daily Mail. Both aviators were honored for their achievement, receiving knighthoods and the prize money. Tragically, Alcock died a few months later in a crash while delivering an aircraft to Paris. This event marked a significant milestone in aviation history, demonstrating the growing capabilities of aircraft in long-distance travel.12