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November 30th, 1917
First flight of the Vickers Vimy.

The Vickers Vimy was a British heavy bomber aircraft of the First World War and post-First World War era. It achieved success as both a military and civil aircraft, setting several notable records in long-distance flights in the interwar period, the most celebrated of which was the first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by Alcock and Brown in June 1919….

Source:
Wikipedia, Vickers Vimy: http://gstv.us/1LH0vmH

YouTube, Vickers Vimy Flight by Museum Volunteers on Top Gear Circuit Dunsfold 2008: http://gstv.us/1LH08IQ

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John Currin and David Arkwright posted

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1916-2016: FRANCE-NEW ZEALAND: MANY RUGBY PLAYERS WERE KILLED IN WW1 Thirteen former All Black rugby players were killed in the First World War #allblacks #davegallaher together with french players #marcelburgun #poppy Dave Gallaher Cup, has since 2000 been held by the winner of the first rugby test between New Zealand and France in each calendar year #