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In 1928, a round trip transatlantic ticket went for $3,000, worth about $40,000 in today’s dollars. "Although the Graf could achieve a top airspeed of 128 km/h (80 mph, 70 knots) at its maximum thrust of 2,650 horsepower (1,980 kW), its normal operational airspeed was 117 km/h (73 mph, 63 knots)...

This may be common knowledge, but that sort of thing isn't always so common. I've heard people say that a headwind isn't a big deal*, since it will be in your favor on the return trip. Imagine a trip of 100NM each way. Your true airspeed is 100KTAS and there is a 99KT tailwind. It takes you...

Don't read anything, just watch the video.

:goofy: http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Lost_Spitfire_Squadron_206526-1.html I also recall a similar story in Australia recently.