US Navy's NC-4 Curtiss seaplane in Trepassey Bay, Newfoundland, in 1919

In May 1919, a crew of six Navy men led by Lieutenant Commander Reed made a historic 16-day flight in the NC 4A plane. Although the flight included a stop in the Azore Islands, it marked the first airplane crossing of the Atlantic, setting a significant milestone in aviation history.

What was the name of the plane used by the Navy crew in May 1919?

Who was the commander of the Navy crew that made the historic flight?

How long did the flight take to complete?

What was the destination of the flight that was not nonstop?

What significant event did the flight achieve in aviation history?