Holdings: [Aeroplane forced to land at Lahinch, Co.Clare]

Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Independent Newspapers (Firm)
In collection:	The Independent Newspapers (Ireland) Collection
Format:	Photo
Published / Created:	1934.
Subjects:	Transatlantic flights Airplanes > Ireland > Clare > 1930-1950 Clare (Ireland) > 1930-1950
Notes:	George R.Pond and Cesare Sabelli flew a Bellanca Pacemaker, named "Leonardo da Vinci" and powered by a 300hp Wright J-6 Whirlwind engine, in an attempted non-stop flight from FBF to Rome, but were forced to land at Lahinch after 32 hours due to a fuel system problem. Later they flew to Rome. This was the 8th transatlantic flight. Physical description: 1 photographic negative : glass; 10 x 12cm. more

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Call Number	View In	Collection
INDH2844	NPA Reading Room - Appt. only	Photos

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