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History 137 1919 A rib from the wing of the first airplane to fly non-stop accross the Atlantic Ocean. A wooden rib, probably part of an aileron, from the Vickers Vimy flown by John Alcock and Arthur Brown from St. John’s, Newfoundland, to Clifden, Co. Galway. After a 17 hour flight the airplane crash-landed in Derrygilmlagh Bog, near Clifden. Provenance Removed from the crash site by Jim Fawl, later the proprioter of the Shamrock Bar, Connaught St., Athlone. Acquired from Jim Fawl by Joe Geoghan, Barber, Connaught St. Athlone. Purchased by the current owner from Joe Geoghan. Estimate €6,000-€8,000 (approx £5,330-£7,110) Click Here for Large Images & To Bid 137