U. S. Centennial of Flight - History of Flight

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Images from: Explorers, Daredevils and Record Setters

	Map of South Pole expeditions Credit - (c) 2002 National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution (SI Videodisc No. 2B-03846)
	Telegram acknowledging Byrd's promotion to Rear Admiral Credit - National Archives
	Citation presenting the Navy Cross to Richard Byrd Credit - National Archives
	Plane Southern Cross used for Antarctic exploration Credit - (c) 2002 National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution (SI Videodisc No. 2B-14353)
	Plane William Horlick during second Byrd Antarctic Expedition Credit - (c) 2002 National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution (SI Videodisc No. 2B-03811)