Soviet N-209 transpolar flight, 1937
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Soviet N-209 transpolar flight, 1937
Soviet N-209 transpolar flight taking off, on 12th August 1937. Earlier in the year, several successful transpolar flights had been made from the USSR to the USA. This flight, in a modified DB-A aircraft, flew from Moscow over the Arctic towards Alaska. The crew were Nikolai Galkovsky (radio operator), Nikolai Kastanayev (second pilot), Sigizmund Levanevsky (commander), Grigory Pobezhimov (flight engineer), Nikolai Godovikov (flight engineer) and Viktor Levchenko (pilot-navigator). While over the Arctic, communications ceased. It is thought that the aeroplane crashed, though an extensive search failed to find any wreckage
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This print captures the historic moment of the Soviet N-209 transpolar flight taking off on August 12th, 1937. This groundbreaking expedition followed a series of successful transpolar flights from the USSR to the USA earlier that year. The modified DB-A aircraft departed from Moscow, embarking on a daring journey over the Arctic towards Alaska. The crew members aboard this fateful flight were Nikolai Galkovsky as the radio operator, Nikolai Kastanayev as the second pilot, Sigizmund Levanevsky commanding the mission, Grigory Pobezhimov and Nikolai Godovikov serving as flight engineers, and Viktor Levchenko navigating their path. However, tragedy struck when all communications abruptly ceased while they were flying over the Arctic region. Despite an extensive search effort for any signs of wreckage or survivors, no trace was ever found. It is believed that this ill-fated aeroplane crashed during its ambitious expedition. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both human exploration's triumphs and its inherent risks. The image showcases not only a significant moment in aviation history but also highlights technological advancements made by Soviet pioneers in long-range air travel during this era. Although shrouded in tragedy, this photograph stands as a testament to these brave explorers' courage and determination to push boundaries in their quest for scientific knowledge and discovery.
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