Alcock
noun
Sir John William. 1892–1919, English aviator who with A.W. Brown made the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic (1919)
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Historical Examples of alcock
On his return to England in 1838 Alcock at once resumed the work of his profession.
The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. I (of 2)Alexander Michie
I am convinced that only Alcock's clever piloting saved us from such an early disaster.
Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen HoursArthur Whitten Brown
On such minute examination the edge of Captain Alcock seemed to grow more blunt.
Pieces of HateHeywood Broun
The consulate in Canton during the year that Mr Alcock occupied the post presented nothing of sensational interest.
The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. I (of 2)Alexander Michie
Alcock nodded and ruddered the Vickers-Vimy around gently, until its compass showed a reading of 170 degrees.
Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen HoursArthur Whitten Brown