4/28/1958: Aer Lingus Operates Maiden Transatlantic Flight
Today in Aviation, Aer Lingus (EI) operated its maiden transatlantic flight in 1958 from Dublin (DUB) to New York (JFK) via Shannon (SNN).
Today in Aviation, Aer Lingus (EI) operated its maiden transatlantic flight in 1958 from Dublin (DUB) to New York (JFK) via Shannon (SNN).
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