Vickers Vimy Flight Relives First Atlantic Crossing

The original flight was the ultimate in ETOPS, made long before regulators defined what constitutes acceptable risk when crossing open water. The attempt will be every bit the challenge in extended twin operations for pilot Steve Fossett and navigator Mark Rebholz when they lift off from St. John's...

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