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- Richard E. Byrd, Floyd Bennett, and Others Celebrate the Arctic Expedition beside the Fokker Airplane, the "Josephine Ford," June 2, 1926 - On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor airplane. Edsel Ford provided considerable financial support to the expedition, and Byrd named his airplane <em>Josephine Ford</em> to honor Mr. Ford's young daughter. Though Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole, controversy remains.
- June 02, 1926
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Richard E. Byrd, Floyd Bennett, and Others Celebrate the Arctic Expedition beside the Fokker Airplane, the "Josephine Ford," June 2, 1926
On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor airplane. Edsel Ford provided considerable financial support to the expedition, and Byrd named his airplane Josephine Ford to honor Mr. Ford's young daughter. Though Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole, controversy remains.
- The Fokker Airplane "Josephine Ford" in the Water during the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926 - Richard Byrd led an expedition to the Arctic in 1926, highlighted by a North Pole flight on May 9. When Byrd's ship <em>Chantier</em> arrived at Spitzbergen, Norway -- his base of operations -- a disabled vessel blocked the harbor's single pier. Undiscouraged, Byrd's crew built a raft from several small boats. They moved Byrd's airplane <em>Josephine Ford</em> ashore on their makeshift ferry.
- 1926
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The Fokker Airplane "Josephine Ford" in the Water during the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926
Richard Byrd led an expedition to the Arctic in 1926, highlighted by a North Pole flight on May 9. When Byrd's ship Chantier arrived at Spitzbergen, Norway -- his base of operations -- a disabled vessel blocked the harbor's single pier. Undiscouraged, Byrd's crew built a raft from several small boats. They moved Byrd's airplane Josephine Ford ashore on their makeshift ferry.
- The Fokker Airplane "Josephine Ford" during the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926 - Richard Byrd led an expedition to the Arctic in 1926, highlighted by a North Pole flight on May 9. When Byrd's ship <em>Chantier</em> arrived at Spitzbergen, Norway -- his base of operations -- a disabled vessel blocked the harbor's single pier. Undiscouraged, Byrd's crew built a raft from several small boats. They moved Byrd's airplane <em>Josephine Ford</em> ashore on their makeshift ferry.
- 1926
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The Fokker Airplane "Josephine Ford" during the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926
Richard Byrd led an expedition to the Arctic in 1926, highlighted by a North Pole flight on May 9. When Byrd's ship Chantier arrived at Spitzbergen, Norway -- his base of operations -- a disabled vessel blocked the harbor's single pier. Undiscouraged, Byrd's crew built a raft from several small boats. They moved Byrd's airplane Josephine Ford ashore on their makeshift ferry.
- Floyd Bennett with the Fokker Airplane, "Josephine Ford," during the Arctic Expedition, 1926 - Floyd Bennett enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1917 and learned to fly. He joined explorer Richard Byrd on a trek to Greenland in 1925, and he piloted the <em>Josephine Ford</em> when it carried Byrd and Bennett toward the North Pole in 1926. Bennett died from pneumonia in 1928 -- his condition worsened by a selfless attempt to rescue stranded flyers.
- 1926
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Floyd Bennett with the Fokker Airplane, "Josephine Ford," during the Arctic Expedition, 1926
Floyd Bennett enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1917 and learned to fly. He joined explorer Richard Byrd on a trek to Greenland in 1925, and he piloted the Josephine Ford when it carried Byrd and Bennett toward the North Pole in 1926. Bennett died from pneumonia in 1928 -- his condition worsened by a selfless attempt to rescue stranded flyers.
- The "Friendship" in Flight, with Amelia Earhart and Crew, Seen from SS America, June 18, 1928 - In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named <em>Friendship</em>. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- June 18, 1928
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The "Friendship" in Flight, with Amelia Earhart and Crew, Seen from SS America, June 18, 1928
In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named Friendship. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- The "Friendship" Anchored at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 1928 - In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named <em>Friendship</em>. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- June 18, 1928
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The "Friendship" Anchored at Burry Port after the Transatlantic Flight, June 1928
In June 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but largely as a passenger. Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon did the actual piloting. The trio made their crossing in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor named Friendship. Their successful flight took them from Trepassey Harbour, Newfoundland, to Burry Port, Wales, in 20 hours and 40 minutes.
- Four Members of the Byrd Arctic Expedition Crew in Front of the Fokker Airplane, the "Josephine Ford," May 1926 - On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor airplane. Edsel Ford provided considerable financial support to the expedition, and Byrd named his airplane <em>Josephine Ford</em> to honor Mr. Ford's young daughter. Though Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole, controversy remains.
- May 01, 1926
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Four Members of the Byrd Arctic Expedition Crew in Front of the Fokker Airplane, the "Josephine Ford," May 1926
On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor airplane. Edsel Ford provided considerable financial support to the expedition, and Byrd named his airplane Josephine Ford to honor Mr. Ford's young daughter. Though Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole, controversy remains.
- Crew Member Adding Fuel to the "Josephine Ford," the Fokker Airplane Flown on the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926 - On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor airplane. Edsel Ford provided considerable financial support to the expedition, and Byrd named his airplane <em>Josephine Ford</em> to honor Mr. Ford's young daughter. Though Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole, controversy remains.
- 1926
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Crew Member Adding Fuel to the "Josephine Ford," the Fokker Airplane Flown on the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926
On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in a Fokker F.VII Tri-Motor airplane. Edsel Ford provided considerable financial support to the expedition, and Byrd named his airplane Josephine Ford to honor Mr. Ford's young daughter. Though Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole, controversy remains.
- 1925 Fokker F. VII Tri-Motor Airplane at the National Air Tour, Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan - Dutch aircraft designer Anthony Fokker set himself apart at the Ford-sponsored 1925 National Air Tour. While other manufacturers participated with single-engine airplanes, Fokker entered a tri-motor craft in the competition. Fokker saw great publicity value in the tour and had the "FOKKER" name painted prominently on his airplane. With their increased range and dependability, Fokker Tri-Motors became popular with early airlines.
- October 04, 1925
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1925 Fokker F. VII Tri-Motor Airplane at the National Air Tour, Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan
Dutch aircraft designer Anthony Fokker set himself apart at the Ford-sponsored 1925 National Air Tour. While other manufacturers participated with single-engine airplanes, Fokker entered a tri-motor craft in the competition. Fokker saw great publicity value in the tour and had the "FOKKER" name painted prominently on his airplane. With their increased range and dependability, Fokker Tri-Motors became popular with early airlines.
- 1925 Fokker F. VII Tri-Motor Airplane at the National Air Tour, Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan - Dutch aircraft designer Anthony Fokker set himself apart at the Ford-sponsored 1925 National Air Tour. While other manufacturers participated with single-engine airplanes, Fokker entered a tri-motor craft in the competition. Fokker saw great publicity value in the tour and had the "FOKKER" name painted prominently on his airplane. With their increased range and dependability, Fokker Tri-Motors became popular with early airlines.
- October 04, 1925
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1925 Fokker F. VII Tri-Motor Airplane at the National Air Tour, Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan
Dutch aircraft designer Anthony Fokker set himself apart at the Ford-sponsored 1925 National Air Tour. While other manufacturers participated with single-engine airplanes, Fokker entered a tri-motor craft in the competition. Fokker saw great publicity value in the tour and had the "FOKKER" name painted prominently on his airplane. With their increased range and dependability, Fokker Tri-Motors became popular with early airlines.