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In June 1927, the Fokker Tri-Motor "America" made its historic flight across the Atlantic, becoming the third aircraft -- after Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and Clarence Chamberlin's Colombia -- to complete a nonstop trip by air from the United States to Europe. The crew was led by Lt. Richard Byrd, who had just completed his North Pole expeditions in 1926, and had Bernt Balchen as co-pilot and George Noville as the fuel and flight engineer.

This watch was owned by Lt. George O. Noville, who served as the assistant pilot and flight engineer on the flight of the Fokker Tri-Motor "America."

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This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

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Object Details
Date 1927 Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories Manufacturer Bulova Watch Company
 Physical Description Silver wrist watch with luminous numbers and hands; brown leather strap. Has a plexi case that is intended to contain radiation. Dimensions 3-D: 21 x 3cm (8 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
 Materials Band: Leather
Watch: Stainless Steel with Silver Plate
 Inventory Number A19280006000 Credit Line Donated by Lt. George O. Noville Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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