First to fly over the North PoleOn May 9, 1926, Lt. Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd and Chief Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett won the race to fly over the North Pole, a daring expedition that earned them rare peacetime Medals of Honor.6 years ago
Sailors rush to save passengers when plane crashes in Pacific lagoonSeven people were taken to a hospital, including one described as being in critical but stable condition.By Carl Prine7 years ago