Who did the first aerial crossing of the South Atlantic?
The first aerial crossing of the South Atlantic was made by the Portuguese naval aviators Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral in 1922, to mark the centennial of Brazil's independence.
Coutinho and Cabral flew in stages from Lisbon, Portugal, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, using three different Fairey III biplanes, and covered a distance of 8,383 kilometres (5,209 mi) between 30 March and 17 June.
Although the North Atlantic had already been traversed in a non-stop flight by John Alcock and Arthur Brown in 1919, Coutinho and Cabral's flight remains notable as a milestone in transatlantic aviation, and for its use of new technologies such as the artificial horizon.
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Louella Wilson
Johnny Rock, Jane? Is that the peril of auto correct?
Louella Wilson
I asked myself who would have an interest in crossing the South Atlantic? South Americans was my answer. No Spanish names given, but two options had Portugese names. Photo showed 2 aviators, so opted for that. Then of course noted the name of the setter.
Thank you Joao.
Johnny Rock
Good question Jane. Welcome.