We return again to LT Elmer Stone, the first, official, U.S. Coast Guard Aviator. On May 27, 1919, Stone made history as the pilot of the U.S. Navy seaplane NC-4 during an attempt by the Navy to complete the first trans-Atlantic flight. The Navys expedition consisted of three Curtis flying boats, the NC-1, NC-3, and NC-4. On May 8, 1919 all three planes launched from Naval Air Station at Rockaway, New York. Although the NC-1 and NC-3 did not complete the journey, the NC-4 successfully crossed the Atlantic and landed in Lisbon, Portugal on 27 May 1919. Stone was decorated that same day by the Portuguese government with the Order of the Tower and Sword.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:00:00 +0000
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