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Jim Mollison

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Jim Mollison was a Scottish aviation pioneer renowned for setting numerous long-distance flight records during the early 1930s. He made history in 1932 by completing the first solo east-to-west transatlantic flight, flying from Ireland to New Brunswick, Canada. Later that year, he also achieved the first solo east-to-west flight across the South Atlantic. Mollison was famously married to fellow aviator Amy Johnson, and together they became prominent figures in interwar aviation, participating in various air races and distance attempts.

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What was Jim Mollison's most famous flight?

On August 18 and 19, 1932, Jim Mollison made the first solo east-to-west transatlantic flight. He flew from Portmarnock Strand in Ireland to Pennfield, New Brunswick, Canada.

Which aircraft did Jim Mollison use to cross the Atlantic westward?

Mollison flew a de Havilland D.H.80A Puss Moth named Heart's Content. The small aircraft was fitted with extra fuel capacity for the long flight.

How long did Jim Mollison's solo Atlantic flight take?

The flight lasted roughly 30 to 31 hours, depending on the historical source and timing convention used. He landed at Pennfield Ridge in New Brunswick after beginning from Ireland on August 18, 1932.

Did Jim Mollison set any other long-distance records?

Yes. In 1933 he flew from England to Brazil via West Africa in the same Puss Moth, completing the first solo east-to-west South Atlantic crossing. He was also part of the famous aviation partnership known as the Flying Sweethearts with Amy Johnson.