American explorer Richard Byrd became the first person to fly over the South Pole.
The flight took just over 18 hours. 3 years ago, Byrd flew over the North Pole, though there is some debate whether he actually accomplished the feat.
American explorer Richard Byrd became the first person to fly over the South Pole.
The flight took just over 18 hours. 3 years ago, Byrd flew over the North Pole, though there is some debate whether he actually accomplished the feat.