Twenty Thousand Miles in a Flying-Boat

"Twenty Thousand Miles in a Flying-Boat" is a captivating firsthand account of one of the most significant achievements in early aviation history. Written by the legendary pioneer Sir Alan Cobham, this narrative details his ambitious 1927-1928 expedition around the African continent. Cobham describes the immense logistical challenges and the breathtaking wonders encountered while piloting the Short S.5 Singapore flying boat across vast, often uncharted territories.The work serves as both a thrilling travelogue and a vital historical record of the efforts to establish commercial air routes connecting Britain to African territories. Cobham provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, from the Mediterranean coast to the Cape of Good Hope, and the diverse cultures met along the way. His observations on the technical performance of the aircraft and the unpredictable nature of early long-distance flight offer unique insights into the golden age of aviation.For readers interested in the history of flight, African exploration, or the spirit of early 20th-century adventure, "Twenty Thousand Miles in a Flying-Boat" remains a foundational text. It highlights the courage and ingenuity required to conquer the skies before the advent of modern navigation, cementing Cobham's legacy as a visionary of the airways.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.