Early transatlantic flights departed from Old Orchard Beach, Maine, from the beach airport of pioneer aviator Harry M. Jones. On August 26, 1927, the Detroiter, flown by Edward Schlee and William Brock in a Stinson, set out for London, England via Harbour Grace, Nfld. On September 6, 1927, Old Glory, carrying Lloyd Bertnod, James Hill, and Phillip Payne, was lost at sea. On October 23, 1927, Dawn, with Mrs. Frances Grayson, Wilmer Stultz, and Bryce Goldsborough, returned. On September 19, 1928, Roma, carrying Cesare Sabelli, L.M. Piscucci, and Roger Q. Williams, returned. On June 13, 1929, Green Flash, with Roger Q. Williams and Lewis Yancey in a Bellanca, crashed on take off. On June 13, 1929, Yellowbird, carrying Jean Assolant, Rene Lefevre, Armand Lotti, Jr., and stowaway Arthur Schrieber, landed in Santander, Spain. On July 8, 1929, Pathfinder, with Roger Q. Williams and Lewis Yancey, arrived in Santander, Spain. On May 28, 1939, Baby Clipper, flown by Thomas H. Smith, was lost at sea off Nfld.