Richard Byrd's attempt to fly the Atlantic
The Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, America, in which the American aviator and naval officer Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) attempted to fly the Atlantic non-stop from the USA to France in the hope of winning the Orteig Prize. Unfortunately, during a practice takeoff the plane crashed, severely injuring a co-pilot and slightly injuring Byrd. While the plane was being repaired, Charles Lindbergh won the prize
Picture No
10410726
Media ID
47974727
Size
5768px x 3410px
(1.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Unattributed photograph
Date
circa 1927
