Word: thormessen
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Dates: during 1925-1925
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...five planes flew with it up the bay to Oslo, circling away as the N25 described a triumphant arc and settled to the water offthe "honor pier." A navy cutter came alongside, battleships and Fort Akershus boomed salute, the populace of Oslo yelled and waved a welcome. Director Thormessen of the Norwegian Aero Club rushed forward, embraced each of the six fervently. There were speeches in a pavilion decked as for a returning Caesar with streaming flags and two gilt, victory-winged pylons; officials, including the Burgomaster and the President of the Storting (Parliament) became apoplectic with admiration and praise...
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