Yesterday We Were in America: Alcock and Brown, First to Fly the Atlantic Non-Stop

By Brendan Lynch

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750990007
• ISBN13: 9780750990004
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.3"