June 12: Flying Over the Top of the World

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On June 12, 1926, explorer Roald Amundsen and his crew completed one of the greatest journeys in aviation history, flying over the North Pole aboard the airship Norge. Their daring expedition helped redefine what was possible in the age of exploration.

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