1. The Pioneers: Alcock & Brown’s Daring Feat
In June 1919, John Alcock and Arthur Brown made history by flying nonstop from Newfoundland to Ireland. Battling relentless fog, icy winds, and unreliable instruments, they navigated through perilous skies. Their remarkable achievement—completed in a modified Vickers Vimy bomber—predated Lindbergh’s solo crossing by eight years. As noted by BBC History, their courage paved the way for the age of transatlantic flight.
