The Vimy made the following stops: Salina, Kansas - May 22nd to 24th Oshkosh, Wisconsin - May 24th to 25th Toronto, Ontario - May 25th to 31st Ottawa, Ontario - June 1st to June 8th Quebec City, Quebec - June 8th to June 9th St. John's, Newfoundland - June 9th to July 2nd Clifden, Ireland - July 3rd

The Mission Inspiring a new generation The Pilots About Steve Fossett and Mark Rebholz The Plane Photos and specifications Building the Vimy 17 months of careful construction

Flight Video

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Photographs

Learn about the Vickers World War I era bomber model called the Vimy, its role in early aviation history, and its three historic flights. Then view historic photos of the original Vimy.

The Vimy project was organized in 1993 by Peter McMillan and Lang Kidby to build a flying replica of the 1919 Vickers Vimy and relive its historic flights across the globe. This Vimy has flown nearly 40,000 miles (64,000 kilometers) at this point, touching down in 35 countries, reminding all who see her of the bravery, proficiency, and self-reliance demonstrated by the pioneers of aviation. This machine has truly become the "Galleon of the Skies," as she was known in 1919. The project has been driven entirely through volunteer enthusiasm with the critical assistance of corporate and media partners including the National Geographic Society. Please visit us at www.vimy.org.