St. John's was the starting point for the first non-stop transatlantic aircraft flight, by Alcock and Brown in a modified Vickers Vimy IV bomber, in June 1919, departing from Lester's Field in St. John's and ending in a bog near Clifden, Connemara, Ireland. In July 2005, the flight was duplicated by American aviator and adventurer Steve Fossett in a replica Vickers Vimy aircraft, with St. John's International Airport substituting for Lester's Field (now an urban and residential part of the city). COUNT 5
QSN1 Who flew the first non-stop transatlantic aircraft flight? ANS1 Alcock and Brown QSN2 What aircraft did Alcock and Brown use in 1919 for their flight?  ANS2 Vickers Vimy IV bomber QSN3 Where in St. John's did Alcock and Brown depart from in June 1919? ANS3 Lester's Field QSN4 Who duplicated Alcock and Brown flight in 2005? ANS4 Steve Fossett QSN5 What aircraft did Steve Fossett use for his flight in July 2005? ANS5 replica Vickers Vimy