US Navy's NC-4 Curtiss seaplane in Trepassey Bay, Newfoundland, in 1919

In May 1919, a crew of six Navy men led by Lieutenant Commander Reed made a historic 16-day flight in the NC 4A plane. Although the flight included a stop in the Azore Islands, it marked the first airplane crossing of the Atlantic, setting a significant milestone in aviation history.

In which month and year did the historic flight from the United States take place?

• July 1919

• April 1919

• May 1919

• June 1919

How many crew members were involved in the flight under Lieutenant Commander Reed?

• 7

• 4

• 6

• 5

What was the name of the aircraft used for the transatlantic flight?

• NC 4A

• NC 5B

• NC 6C

• NC 7D

Where did the aircraft make a stop during its transatlantic journey?

• Greenland

• Azore Islands

• Canary Islands

• Bermuda

What was the historical significance of this flight?

• First flight to the North Pole

• First airplane flight across the Atlantic

• First commercial flight across the Atlantic

• First nonstop flight across the Atlantic