Alcock and Brown flight

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gptkbp:instanceOf historic flight
gptkbp:aircraft Vickers Vimy
demonstrated early aviation technology
highlighted the importance of aircraft design
influenced aircraft manufacturing
led to improvements in flight safety
pioneered long-distance flight capabilities
showcased advancements in navigation
gptkbp:airlines strong winds
rough seas
poor visibility
marked a new era in aviation
over_the_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:awardedBy £10,000 prize from Daily Mail
gptkbp:built fuel management
engine reliability
navigation equipment
gptkbp:celebrates memorials
anniversary events
gptkbp:challenges bad weather
fuel shortages
navigation difficulties
gptkbp:cockpit gptkb:John_Alcock
gptkb:Arthur_Brown
gptkbp:community_engagement widely celebrated
gptkbp:crew both pilots were experienced aviators
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and film
gptkbp:date June 14-15, 1919
gptkbp:duration 16 hours 27 minutes
gptkbp:firstFlight gptkb:Clifden,_Ireland
gptkbp:historicalRecords studied by historians
featured in textbooks
documented in aviation archives
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alcock and Brown flight
gptkbp:IATA_code gptkb:St._John's,_Newfoundland
gptkbp:impact aviation regulations
international aviation agreements
air travel safety standards
paved the way for commercial aviation
gptkbp:influenced future aviators
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of aviation history
gptkbp:isUsedFor gptkb:Newfoundland
gptkbp:landing_gear gptkb:Clifden,_County_Galway
gptkbp:legacy inspired future aviation efforts
gptkbp:length 1,890 miles
gptkbp:notable_event 1919 aviation achievements
gptkbp:recordings first successful transatlantic flight
gptkbp:route transatlantic route
gptkbp:significance first non-stop transatlantic flight
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Daily_Mail
gptkbp:team_achievements Alcock awarded a knighthood
Brown_received_honors
gptkbp:works_with gptkb:Ireland