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- 1928 Junkers W33 "Bremen" Airplane - The <EM>Bremen</EM> was the first aircraft to fly nonstop from Europe to North America. Hermann Kohl, Ehrenfried Guenther von Huenefeld, and James Fitzmaurice took off from Baldonnel, Ireland, on April 12, 1928, and touched down on Greenly Island, Canada, the next day. The east-to-west crossing, made against prevailing winds, was more difficult than a flight from North America to Europe.
- 1928
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1928 Junkers W33 "Bremen" Airplane
The Bremen was the first aircraft to fly nonstop from Europe to North America. Hermann Kohl, Ehrenfried Guenther von Huenefeld, and James Fitzmaurice took off from Baldonnel, Ireland, on April 12, 1928, and touched down on Greenly Island, Canada, the next day. The east-to-west crossing, made against prevailing winds, was more difficult than a flight from North America to Europe.
- Signet Ring, Worn by Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld during the Transatlantic Flight of the Airplane "Bremen", circa 1928 - Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld wore this ring as a member of the <EM>Bremen</EM>'s crew on April 12-13, 1928, when that Junkers W33 airplane made the first east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Huenefeld, a wealthy aviation enthusiast, financed the flight and persuaded his crewmates, Hermann Kohl and James Fitzmaurice, to join him in the endeavor.
- circa 1928
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Signet Ring, Worn by Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld during the Transatlantic Flight of the Airplane "Bremen", circa 1928
Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld wore this ring as a member of the Bremen's crew on April 12-13, 1928, when that Junkers W33 airplane made the first east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Huenefeld, a wealthy aviation enthusiast, financed the flight and persuaded his crewmates, Hermann Kohl and James Fitzmaurice, to join him in the endeavor.
- Bust of Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld, circa 1928 - Aviation enthusiast Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld organized the first successful nonstop east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Together with crewmates Hermann Kohl and James Fitzmaurice, he made the historic flight aboard the Junkers W33 airplane <em>Bremen</em> on April 12-13, 1928. Troubled by poor health throughout his life, Huenefeld passed away at age 36 -- just ten months after the triumph.
- circa 1928
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Bust of Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld, circa 1928
Aviation enthusiast Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld organized the first successful nonstop east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Together with crewmates Hermann Kohl and James Fitzmaurice, he made the historic flight aboard the Junkers W33 airplane Bremen on April 12-13, 1928. Troubled by poor health throughout his life, Huenefeld passed away at age 36 -- just ten months after the triumph.
- Coin, Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Transatlantic Flight of the Airplane "Bremen," 1978 - The city of Bremen, West Germany, issued this commemorative coin in 1978 to mark the 50th anniversary of the transatlantic flight of the <EM>Bremen</EM>. Crewed by Hermann Kohl, James Fitzmaurice, and Ehrenfried Guenther von Huenefeld, the <EM>Bremen</EM>'s flight was the first east-to-west crossing, made against prevailing westerly winds.
- 1978
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Coin, Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Transatlantic Flight of the Airplane "Bremen," 1978
The city of Bremen, West Germany, issued this commemorative coin in 1978 to mark the 50th anniversary of the transatlantic flight of the Bremen. Crewed by Hermann Kohl, James Fitzmaurice, and Ehrenfried Guenther von Huenefeld, the Bremen's flight was the first east-to-west crossing, made against prevailing westerly winds.
- "Fitzmaurice, von Huenefeld and Koehl," Dedicated to the Crew of the Bremen, 1928 - Irishman James Fitzmaurice and Germans Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld and Hermann Kohl made the first successful nonstop east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Their crossing, completed on April 12-13, 1928, against difficult prevailing winds, was made in the Junkers W33 airplane <em>Bremen</em>. The three men were celebrated in this song written by Jean Herbert and Al Koppell.
- April 01, 1928
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"Fitzmaurice, von Huenefeld and Koehl," Dedicated to the Crew of the Bremen, 1928
Irishman James Fitzmaurice and Germans Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld and Hermann Kohl made the first successful nonstop east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Their crossing, completed on April 12-13, 1928, against difficult prevailing winds, was made in the Junkers W33 airplane Bremen. The three men were celebrated in this song written by Jean Herbert and Al Koppell.
- Bottle of "Pilot's Beer," Commemorating the Transatlantic Flight of the Airplane "Bremen" - German beermaker Engel Brewery produced this bottle of Fliegerbier -- "Pilot's Beer" in English -- in 1998 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the transatlantic flight of the <EM>Bremen</EM>. Crewed by Hermann Kohl, James Fitzmaurice, and Ehrenfried Guenther von Huenefeld, the <EM>Bremen</EM>'s flight was the first east-to-west crossing, made against prevailing westerly winds.
- 1928
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Bottle of "Pilot's Beer," Commemorating the Transatlantic Flight of the Airplane "Bremen"
German beermaker Engel Brewery produced this bottle of Fliegerbier -- "Pilot's Beer" in English -- in 1998 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the transatlantic flight of the Bremen. Crewed by Hermann Kohl, James Fitzmaurice, and Ehrenfried Guenther von Huenefeld, the Bremen's flight was the first east-to-west crossing, made against prevailing westerly winds.
- Commemorative Postage Stamp for the 50th Anniversary of the 1928 "Bremen" Transatlantic Flight - Hungary's postal service issued this commemorative postage stamp in 1978 to mark the 50th anniversary of the transatlantic flight of the <em>Bremen</em>. Crewed by Hermann Kohl, James Fitzmaurice, and Ehrenfried Guenther von Huenefeld, the <em>Bremen</em>'s flight was the first east-to-west crossing, made against prevailing westerly winds.
- 1928
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Commemorative Postage Stamp for the 50th Anniversary of the 1928 "Bremen" Transatlantic Flight
Hungary's postal service issued this commemorative postage stamp in 1978 to mark the 50th anniversary of the transatlantic flight of the Bremen. Crewed by Hermann Kohl, James Fitzmaurice, and Ehrenfried Guenther von Huenefeld, the Bremen's flight was the first east-to-west crossing, made against prevailing westerly winds.
- Phonograph Record, "Fitzmaurice, von Huenefeld and Koehl" and "They Landed Over Here From Over There," 1928 - Irishman James Fitzmaurice and Germans Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld and Hermann Kohl made the first successful nonstop east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Their crossing, completed on April 12-13, 1928, against difficult prevailing winds, was made in the Junkers W33 airplane <em>Bremen</em>. The three men were celebrated in these two songs recorded by Irving Kaufman.
- 1928
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Phonograph Record, "Fitzmaurice, von Huenefeld and Koehl" and "They Landed Over Here From Over There," 1928
Irishman James Fitzmaurice and Germans Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld and Hermann Kohl made the first successful nonstop east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Their crossing, completed on April 12-13, 1928, against difficult prevailing winds, was made in the Junkers W33 airplane Bremen. The three men were celebrated in these two songs recorded by Irving Kaufman.
- Pocket Watch, Presented to Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld by New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker, 1928 - Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld organized the first successful nonstop east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. With crewmates Hermann Kohl and James Fitzmaurice, he made the historic flight aboard the airplane <em>Bremen</em> on April 12-13, 1928. The three men received a hero's welcome in New York City. Mayor Jimmy Walker presented this watch to Huenefeld in commemoration of the flight.
- 1928
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Pocket Watch, Presented to Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld by New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker, 1928
Baron Ehrenfried Gunther von Huenefeld organized the first successful nonstop east-to-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean. With crewmates Hermann Kohl and James Fitzmaurice, he made the historic flight aboard the airplane Bremen on April 12-13, 1928. The three men received a hero's welcome in New York City. Mayor Jimmy Walker presented this watch to Huenefeld in commemoration of the flight.