Saul Gallery

First fully successful westbound North Atlantic flight

Captain Charles Kingsford Smith, co-pilot Evert van Dijk, navigator John Patrick (Paddy) Saul and wireless operator John Stannage, with the Southern Cross aeroplane (VH-USU) in which they made the first fully successful westbound North Atlantic flight on 23-24 June 1930, flying from Ireland to Newfoundland. The route was from Portmarnock Beach (near Dublin) to Harbour Grace (Newfoundland), distance 1, 900 miles. The time taken was 31 hours 30 minutes.
1930

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Saint Paul the Apostle

Saint Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus, early Christian leader who went on several journeys to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, as documented in several books of the New Testament. Before his conversion his name was Saul

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The 1930 transatlantic crew

The 1930 transatlantic crew (from left) Capt Charles Kingsford Smith, leader; Capt Evert van Dijk, pilot; Capt Paddy Saul, navigator and John Stannage, wireless operator, in front of Southern Cross prior to leaving Croydon. Date: 1930

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