Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador

The Alcock & Brown 2019 Celebrations will commemorate an important historic event: 100th Anniversary of Alcock and Brown's successful transatlantic flight

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

Thank you @StJohnsTelegram for covering our press conference unveiling the Alcock and Brown commemorative sculpture by Morgan MacDonald @FineArtBronzeNL

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

Check out @VOCMNEWS covering yesterday's press conference announcing the Alcock and Brown Sculpture by artist Morgan MacDonald.

Listen to both clips, here:
https://t.co/kpzXVYVCjf
https://t.co/PoyBt2JMiP

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

Check out @NTVNewsNL Evening Newshour from last night covering the Alcock and Brown Commemorative Sculpture announcement.

https://t.co/wEjuKejLCL

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

Today we revealed the commemorative sculpture by @FineArtBronzeNL & funding in partnership with @stjohnsairport Authority & @Canada.

Thank you Honorable @SeamusORegan, Honorable @NickWhalenMP, @SarahlStoodley , @SandyHAtLarge , Marie Manning, Peter Avery & Bill Mahoney.

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

Members of AHNL, local aviation community, corporate funding partners and provincial and federal government officials gathered at The St. John’s International Airport this morning to announce the Alcock and Brown Centennial Commemorative Sculpture. More: https://t.co/B5KDkIC37Y

[Sandy Hickman @SandyHAtLarge]

Sculptor Morgan MacDonald discussing his over sized sculpture commemorating Alcock and Browns transatlantic flight which will be placed in St John’s Int. Airport lobby in the near future. With support from the Airport authority and the federal government.

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

What a unique experience it was to visit Grant Boland's studio today to watch the extraordinary process of making a silk screen. Grant's meticulous attention to detail is evident in each hand crafted piece.

To purchase, email [email protected] or call [phone].

[Admiralty House Communications Museum @AdmiraltyMuseum]

This is your last week to check out the Field to Flight exhibit at The Annex! The exhibit closes on Saturday, August 31 at 5 PM. Stop by this week to learn about the first transatlantic flight.

[Aireon @AireonLLC]

Happy #NationalAviationDay from Aireon! Today is a day to celebrate the progress of #aviation, which has come a long way since the first flight in 1903! #AVGEEK #AviationDay 🛩️✈️

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

🔊 Volume up! Were you at the Winterset in Summer Literary Festival last weekend? The festival showcased much of our province's aviation history! Listen to @CBCNL Martin Jones report: https://t.co/mVyxf38acP

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

To commemorate Alcock and Brown's feat of bravery - completing the first non-stop transatlantic flight 100 years ago - Aviation History NL launched a limited art piece by distinguished artist Grant Boland. Learn more in the link below and to purchase!

https://t.co/aopySMlc0a

[Business and Arts NL @BizArtsNL]

Quite the time at Bannerman Park today for the #AlcockandBrown 100th Anniversary Garden Party! @StrategyExperts @AviationHistNL @TheWonderbolt

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

We have so many fun events happening this Saturday, July 20, in Bannerman park! Musical entertainment, circus acts from The Wonderbolt Circus, a bicycle parade (don't forget to decorate!), facepainting and balloon twisting, book readings, and more!! 😊 🤹 🚴 ✈️ 🎉

[Ramona Dearing @RamonaDearing]

Labrador pilot Allison Rumbolt earns a big honour: https://t.co/ELje8m9Cxw @92flygirl #labrador

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

Aviation History NL presents the garden party in Bannerman Park! Join us Saturday, July 20, 2019 for a day of family fun with music, bike riding, kite flying, @TheWonderbolt and more! See you there ✈️ 🤹 🎤 ☀️

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

✈️ Join us! Aviation History NL presents a garden party in Bannerman Park on Saturday July 20th 11-3. There will be lots of family fun, musical entertainment, and more!

See you there! ✈️ 🎶 🤹 🎈

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

Do you have your copy of the latest Canadian Aerophilatelist yet? Check out the awesome coverage of our Alcock and Brown celebrations in the new issue!

[Chris Mitchelmore @MitchelmoreGNP]

As Minister of @TCII_GovNL, I welcomed airlines, airports and industry tonight as @stjohnsairport hosted Altitude East! Enjoy all the Tourism & Business opportunities our province has to offer. #100Years @alcockbrown2019

[Science Museum @sciencemuseum]

🛩️ A century ago today, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown took to the sky and achieved something once thought impossible: the first non-stop transatlantic flight.

🛩️ This is their story https://t.co/uJefSb8HAz

[Aviation History Newfoundland and Labrador @AviationHistNL]

Happy Birthday to Aviation History NL committee member (and awesome photographer) Dave Hebbard!🎊 🎂

We hope you have a wonderful day.

Photo credit: Paul Nicol

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