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Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957), an American naval officer, [1] was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a segment of the Arctic Ocean, and a segment of the Antarctic Plateau.
Richard E. Byrd (born October 25, 1888, Winchester, Virginia, U.S.—died March 11, 1957, Boston, Massachusetts) was a U.S. naval officer, pioneer aviator, and polar explorer best known for his explorations of Antarctica using airplanes and other modern technical resources.
ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - Home. Welcome to Admiralbyrd.com. Dedicated to the legacy of the last of the great explorers. Admiral of the ends of the Earth.
Apr 24, 2024 · Byrd was one of the world’s foremost aviators and displayed extraordinary gifts in organizing successful expeditions to Antarctica. His major achievement was to apply the airplane, radio, camera, and other modern technical resources to these polar explorations.
This site is dedicated to the life and legacy of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, the famed American aviator and explorer of the 20th century. Byrd is particularly known for his expeditions to the polar regions where he discovered unknown territories and advanced scientific knowledge.
Richard E. Byrd was a member of a notable Virginia family whose roots extended deep into the seventeenth century and whose members have played prominent roles in the affairs of state to the present day. Few other names are so closely associated in the public mind with the Virginia experience.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) was an explorer, aviator and American national hero. Byrd organized elaborate expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica.
Aug 20, 2020 · Richard Evelyn Byrd was born on 25 October 1888 in Winchester, Virginia. He was appointed from that same state to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland and graduated in 1912.
May 5, 2020 · Alone in the long Antarctic night, Adm. Richard E. Byrd endured the ultimate in social distancing.
Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (25 October 1888 – 11 March 1957) was an American naval officer and explorer. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest honor for valor given by the United States, and was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics.
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