Great to realise that some people still think of this great achievement by these brave men. I often wonder how aviation history might have changed if the R34 had beaten Alcock and Brown across the Pond?
For a really interesting read about those times, has anyone else ever read "My Airship Flights 1915-1930" by George Meagher? I picked up a copy years ago when it was first published (1970?). I doubt it ever went to a second edition... also of course "To Ride a Storm" by Peter Masefield.
Another thought: anyone shed any light on Major Scott - Captain of R34? He died in the R101 disaster at Beauvais. He seems to have been a man contemporaries had strong views about - not usually expressed. Any thoughts?