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Transatlantic R.A.F. Airship R/34, 2-13th July 1919
Transatlantic R.A.F. Airship R/34, 2-13th July 1919
A "First of it's kind" opportunity to fly from England to the United States of America and return. Outward journey. Left East Fortune at 1.42 a.m., 2nd July, 1919 and arrived at Hazlehurst Field, Long Island at 1.54 p.m. (G.M.T.), 6th July 1919. (Duration 108 Hours 12 minutes). Homeward journey. Left Long Island at 3.54 a.m., (G.M.T.) 10th July 1919, and arrived at Pullham, Norfolk, at 6.57 a.m., 13th July, 1919. (Duration 75 Hours 3 minutes).
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Born 1898
Air Force (RAF/RFC) 152805
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Born 1876
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Born 1892
Royal Navy J3349 Air Mechanic 1st Class Royal Naval Air Service
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Born 1890
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