First Across

Name/Title

First Across

Entry/Object ID

2012.79.1

Description

The book documents the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by the USN amphibious aircraft NC-4 in May 1919. The aircraft was commanded by Lyme, NH native Albert Cushing Read who graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1907 and eventaully reached the rank of Rear Admiral. He and the rest of the flight cew were eventually awarded Congressional Gold Medals in 1929.

Acquisition

Accession

2012.79

Source or Donor

J.D. Clarke

Publication Details

Author

Smith, Richard K.

Date Published

1986

ISBN

0-87021-184-6