Albert Cushing Read, U.S. Navy, makes first Trans-Atlantic Flight
From The Daily Times, Wilson, N.C., May 28,
1919
Crew of NC-4 Was
Decorated by Portugese Government for Making first Trans-Atlantic Trip. . . May
Have Started for Plymouth
Lisbon, May 28—The crew of the Naval Seaplane NC-4, which
arrived at Lisbon last night, was decorated with the grand cross of the tower
and sword by the Portuguese Foreign minister. The city is in gala attire, and
the Americans are receiving an ovation.
Washington, May 28—No word has been received at the Navy
Department this morning from the NC-4 that it had left Lisbon for Plymouth as
it intended to do had the weather been favorable. The last message received
from Lieut.-Commander Read was that he intended to make the start.
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