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June 17, 1922: Portuguese aviators Sacadura Cabral and Gago Coutinho complete an epic voyage from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro, landing in the Brazilian capital after a 79-day trip. Their first crossing of the South Atlantic was marked by many stopovers and the loss of 2 seaplanes.

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2022-06-17

1922 The across the arrives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, piloted by Sacadura Cabral and Gago Coutinho. The first use of the sextant in air navigation. 🇵🇹 🛩️🇧🇷

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2022-06-17

England's spin twins of the 60s and 70s.

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2022-06-08