Word: byrds
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Lieutenant Commander R. E. Byrd, who commanded the naval planes which accompanied the Mac-Millan Arctic expedition, said that these planes were fit for service and were the best equipment to be had for the purpose...
...Virginia, Democrat Harry F. Byrd walked into the Governorship by a substantial margin...
...Appropriations Committee; Orville Wright; Admiral S. S. Robison, commanding the U. S. Fleet; Brigadier General Hugh A. Drum, Assistant Chief of Staff; Postmaster General New; General Mason M. Patrick, Chief of the Army Air Service; Rear Admiral William S. Sims, retired; Rear Admiral Robert E. Coontz; Commander Richard E. Byrd just returned from the far north with MacMillan; Grover Loening. High spots in the testimony...
Lieut. Commander Richard E. Byrd of the Naval air unit that was assigned to accompany MacMillan and that flew three Leoning Amphibian planes a total of 5,300 miles over perilous ice-lands: "I think that again the great National Geographic Society has fathered an expedition that has contributed scientific knowledge to the world." He particularized: experience with radio and solar compasses, data on flying conditions in frigid air and over snow-covered terrain. He warmly complimented the men under him on their courage and discipline, citing Mechanic Bennett's heroism in climbing out on a wing to prevent...
...elements relented. Dread Melville Bay, frigid storm-pocket of that Greenland Coast, lay unexpectedly calm and free of ice. Still skirting shore, the ships made for Disko Island (their coaling station on the way north), the Peary leading the way with MacMillan aboard. The latter discussed with Commander Byrd the likelihood of repairing one of their two disabled planes and making exploration flights over Baffin Island and Labrador before steaming on down to Maine...