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Johnsons Plane Crash
The aeroplane of AMY JOHNSON and husband JAMES MOLLISON, abandoned where it crashed, Bridgeport, U.S.A. during an attempt to fly from Wales to New York. Date: 23 July 1933
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1933 Abandoned Attempt Aviators Bridgeport Crash Crashed Husband Johnson Mollison
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This evocative photograph captures the abandoned wreckage of Amy Johnson and her husband James Mollison's aeroplane, nestled amongst the lush greenery of Bridgeport, USA. The image was taken on July 23, 1933, following the tragic events of their transatlantic flight attempt from Wales to New York. Amy Johnson, a pioneering British aviator, and her husband James Mollison embarked on their daring journey on July 1, 1933. Their determination to break the record for the fastest solo flight from Europe to America drove them to push the limits of aviation technology and endurance. However, their ambition was cut short when their aircraft, a de Havilland Gipsy Moth named "Jason and the Golden Fleece," encountered a storm over the Atlantic Ocean. The photograph reveals the aftermath of their ill-fated journey, with the plane's wings and fuselage lying desolate and forlorn on the ground. The image is a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by early aviators in their quest to conquer the skies. The 1930s were an era of remarkable innovation and progress in aviation history. This photograph serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of adventure and the determination of pilots like Amy Johnson and James Mollison, who pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible in the realm of flight.
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