Alcock
- 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
Pray remember me to Mr Alcock, and repeat my sense of obligation to him.
The Book-HunterJohn Hill Burton
But it was not in Mr Alcock's nature to make a sinecure of his office.
The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era, Vol. I (of 2)Alexander Michie
The chapel is the original conventual church as rebuilt by Alcock.
CambridgeMildred Anna Rosalie Tuker
While I was talking with the superintendent, Captain Alcock walked into the office.
Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen HoursArthur Whitten Brown
He also invited Alcock and me to use his ground for erecting the Vickers-Vimy.
Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen HoursArthur Whitten Brown