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2005 Flight of the Vimy |
Two men, a plane, an ocean, and a dream. The mission is two-fold: to recreate the historic 1919 nonstop transatlantic flight made by Alcock and Brown, and to inspire a new generation of trailblazers. Read more about the mission.
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The world's best known adventurer, Steve Fossett, and Vimy veteran Mark Rebholz prepare to suit up for their history-repeating flight. Read the full pilot bios.
More than 25,000 hours of labor over 17 months, from the drawing board to FAA certification. Read how the Vimy was built.
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