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1. Richard E. Byrd - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Byrd
Description: WEBRichard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957), an American naval officer, [1] was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of …
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2. Richard E. Byrd | American Polar Explorer & Aviator | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-E-Byrd
Description: WEBMar 7, 2024 · Richard E. Byrd was a U.S. naval officer, pioneer aviator, and polar explorer best known for his explorations of Antarctica using airplanes and other …
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3. Richard E. Byrd - Polar Explorer, Aviator, Naval Officer
Link: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-E-Byrd/Byrds-accomplishments
Description: WEBRichard E. Byrd - Polar Explorer, Aviator, Naval Officer: Byrd was one of the world’s foremost aviators and displayed extraordinary gifts in organizing …
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4. Operation Highjump: 1946-47 Expedition to Explore ... - HistoryN…
Link: https://www.historynet.com/operation-highjump-1946-47-expedition-to-explore-antarctica-from-the-air/
Description: WEBAug 6, 2021 · On November 12 Admiral Byrd stated at a press conference that Operation Highjump “was primarily a military mission to train naval …
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5. Richard E. Byrd | Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Link: https://virginiahistory.org/learn/richard-e-byrd
Description: WEBLieutenant (later Admiral) Richard E. Byrd reputedly was the first man (along with crew member Floyd Bennett) to fly over the North Pole on May 9, 1926. Some …
