Home > Europe > Italy > Aviation
Norge Polar Flight
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Norge Polar Flight
The Norge airship, hired from Italy by Amundsen, at the start of its flight over the North Pole. From Spitzbergen it made a 17-hour flight to Alaska
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 589727
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10179130
Air Ship Alaska Amundsen Hired Hour Norge Polar Pole Spitzbergen Start 1926 Made
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> Transport
> Aviation
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> Transport
> Balloons
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the momentous departure of the Norge airship from Spitzbergen, Norway, marking the start of its groundbreaking 17-hour flight over the North Pole in April 1926. Commissioned by the renowned polar explorer Roald Amundsen, who had previously achieved the first successful passage through the Northwest Passage and the first Antarctic expedition to reach the South Pole, the Norge airship was hired from Italy for this daring endeavor. Amundsen's team, consisting of Italian pilot Umberto Nobile and a crew of five, embarked on this unprecedented journey with the goal of establishing a new transport route between Europe and America. The Norge airship, a massive, rigid-framed, helium-filled dirigible, was the largest of its kind at the time, and its successful crossing of the polar ice cap represented a significant milestone in aviation history. The Norge airship's flight from Spitzbergen to Alaska was a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, as the crew faced numerous challenges, including extreme temperatures, limited visibility, and the need to navigate over unfamiliar terrain. The successful completion of this mission paved the way for further advancements in polar exploration and transportation, demonstrating the potential of air travel in the most inhospitable environments. This photograph, taken at the beginning of this historic journey, serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of those who dared to push the boundaries of human exploration and discovery. The Norge airship's flight over the North Pole remains an enduring symbol of human achievement and a testament to the power of innovation and determination.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
