Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours With a Discussion of Aircraft in Commerce and Transportation

"Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours" by Sir Arthur Whitten Brown is a recollection of the pioneering days of flight that centers on the astonishing first non-stop transatlantic trip. Brown recounts the daring venture he embarked on with pilot Sir John Alcock in a modified Vickers-Vimy bomber, highlighting a turning point in aviation history that shows extreme courage and creativity. The book begins with Brown considering the great importance of their flight while remembering earlier aviation heroes, which shows his appreciation and respect. As the story unfolds, he modestly recounts his experience, carefully describing the thrilling preparations and challenges of getting the plane ready, showing his bond with Alcock and the huge sense of adventure as they stand on the edge of changing air travel forever.