Of course hollow earth proponants say nay as they believe there is no socalled geographical north pole. Admiral byrd literally worked all his adult life for personal, national and international interests in antarctica. Rather, its an intense, psychological memoir of human solitude. The nazis, admiral byrd and the secret land, page 1. Frankly, you will endure some discomfort, and may even face some danger. Dec 05, 2017 the distinguished admiral goes on to call antarctica by far the most valuable and important place left in the world for science and an untouched reservoir of natural resources. The controversy has been going for nearly 90 years. Commander byrd flies over north pole 1926 duration. In 1927 he flew across the atlantic ocean from new york to. In 1934 admiral byrd led his second expedition to antarctica, but this, his account of it, isnt really a chronicle of action and derringdo on the ice. Richard e byrd books biography and list of works author of alone. Byrd s adventures in antarctica are just as remarkable.
October 25, 1888 march 11, 1957 was an american naval officer and explorer. Bernard a pseudonym for a man named walter siegmeister. When pressed on the specific natural resources present, byrd states that his expedition found enough coal to power the earth for some time and. Byrd was a recipient of the medal of honor, the highest honor for heroism given by the united states. And readers of the new york times nyt on may 5, 1935, and of the national geographic magazine ng in october, 1935, were treated to a. Universal history archiveuig via getty images the animals taken on polar expeditions are almost invariably powerful sled dogs that will be put to good use, getting the.
Admiral byrd tells all in archived interview, the hollow. If youve read anything about it, then youll know that admiral byrd was sent by president hoover to examine the potential of mining the arctic poles for uranium. Little america signed by admiral byrd by byrd, richard e. Jan 29, 2015 admiral, richard byrd, hollow earth, agartha, north pole, secret land, operation highjump, youtube, antarctica, 1947, expedition, documentary hollow earth th.
Admiral byrd reported ufo sightings, but that was a public relations ruse, they were really trying to find out about the electromagnetic field above the ice wall and the edge of the dome. He claimed that his polar expeditions were the first to reach both the north pole and south pole by air. That area beyond the pole is the center of the great unknown. His books little america and skyward, both straightforward accounts of his polar expeditions, were followed by alone in 1938. A claim later debated by polar and aviation experts.
The distinguished admiral goes on to call antarctica by far the most valuable and important place left in the world for science and an untouched reservoir of natural resources. Harley byrd interview on the art bell radio show, october 19th, 1995. The article by lee van atta entitled admiral richard e byrd refers to the strategic importance of the poles had been sent from on board mount olympus on the high seas. This incredible biography of one of the most renown arctic explorers in history chronicles byrds 1934 journey into the frozen south, and his desperate bid to survive the harsh antarctic landscape. Admiral byrd elementary school pto, elk grove village, illinois. Byrd said on march, 1956, the present expedition has opened up a vast new land. Dec 20, 20 buy the missing diary of admiral richard e. Byrd also wrote his navigational calculations on the leaves of his diary, and photographs of these crucial pages are presented in the book as well, along with a. Unfollow admiral byrd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Byrds adventures in antarctica are just as remarkable. Dating to the 1950s, this biography of admiral richard c. The greatest geographical discovery in history made by admiral richard e. The missing diary of admiral richard e book by richard. Over the years, many similar areas were developed as camps and research areas on byrds antarctic missions, but the founding of little america.
Alone in the antarctic sterling point books rink, paul on. Admiral byrd said in february, 1947 before his north pole flight, id like to see that land beyond the pole. Byrd in the mysterious land beyond the poles, was published in 1964 by raymond w. Byrd allegedly wrote his encounter with a lost civilization in antarctica. Buy a cheap copy of the missing diary of admiral richard e book by richard evelyn byrd. On may 9, 1926, admiral richard byrd became the first to fly over the north pole. Byrd usn, retired with financial aid and supplies contributed by a number of private individuals, businesses, industrial firms, research institutes and government agencies. One book dealing with this notion, the hollow earth.
I note the engines of our plane have stopped running. Another with the pond agency promised byrd a lecture tour after the expedition. This page is intended for relaying pto information only. Admiral byrds amazing discovery in antarctica from. Apr 15, 20 on may 9, 1926, admiral richard byrd became the first to fly over the north pole. Admiral byrds hollow earth story in 1947 byrd allegedly undertook another flight over the north pole. Byrd looking for anything that could explain why his name continues to pop up in any serious study of the hollow earth theory. Byrd with igloo, his pet wire fox terrier, portrait, circa 1920s. The strange story of admiral byrds 1946 secret expedition to antarctica. Richard evelyn byrd was an american rear admiral who was a pioneer aviator and polar explorer. On the other hand, you will have the rare privilege of laking part in a mission of great significance for the united. Byrd looking for anything that could explain why his name continues to pop up in any serious study of the hollow earth theory i have already reported in my research about the possible involvement of the.
He gets relatively carbon monoxide poisoning about 2 months before anyone can get in to help him, and he has to survive, using the stove that poisoned him as well as trying to hide his infirmity from little. This incredible biography of one of the most renown arctic explorers in history chronicles byrd s 1934 journey into the frozen south, and his desperate bid to survive the harsh antarctic landscape. From this money byrd leased a ship and purchased an airplane. Less than a month later, byrd died at his home at the age of 68. Admiral byrds book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 2 times. He had pioneered the technology that would be a foundation for modern polar exploration and investigation, had been repeatedly decorated and had undertaken many expeditions to antarctica and was also the first man to fly over both poles.
Byrd polar research center bprc at the ohio state university osu in columbus, ohio, usa specifically in the folder labeled h. Jun 21, 2007 if you have a better quality video from admiral byrd, please upload or tell me post a comment. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard e byrd books online. Introduction admiral richard evelyn byrd was an america naval officer, aviator, and explorer. The admiral byrd society of an expedition which is destined to make both news and history. This time, in a diary that didnt surface until years later, byrd recorded events as he flew into the earth, and encountered the inhabitants who live there. Byrd flew to the north pole, but did not stop there and turn back, but went for 1, 700 miles beyond it, and then retraced his course to his. On this page you will find various postings to the hollow earth list about the interview with harley byrd by art bell on his radio show which was broadcast, thursday evening, october 19th. As with the first, the second byrd antarctic expedition was organized and financed by rear admiral richard e. Mar 26, 2016 admiral byrd reported ufo sightings, but that was a public relations ruse, they were really trying to find out about the electromagnetic field above the ice wall and the edge of the dome. Zions first national bank branch location at 255 n. However what i recieved was more akin to a childs coloring book. Of course hollow earth proponants say nay as they believe there is. If you have a better quality video from admiral byrd, please upload or tell me post a comment.
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. Swartz is an indiana native and emmyaward winning television producervideographer, and is the author of a number of popular books including the lost journals of nikola tesla, secret black projects, evil agenda of the secret government, time travel. Elsewhere in this website you will find the stories of operation high jump and deep freeze, both of which byrd was actively involved with. Race to the top of the world, by sheldon bart, not only opens again the question if richard e. He ventured to the north pole in 1926 and flew across the atlantic in 1927. Admiral byrds amazing discovery in antarctica from historian. Byrd flew to the north pole, but did not stop there and turn back, but went for 1, 700 miles beyond it, and then retraced his course to his arctic base due to his gasoline supply running low. Byrd 18881957 was an international hero best known for his accomplishments in pioneer aviation and polar exploration. The aircraft is under some strange control and is now turning itself.
Congressional medal of honor for navigating the first flight over the north pole in 1926, he also was honored for his 1927 transatlantic flight. As the narrator says, his is a lifetime of danger and knowledge and this is his biography. Admiral byrd s book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 2 times. The controversy has been going for nearly 90 years, and a new study sheds light on if he made it or not. Admiral byrd book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 5 times. Wideeyed youngsters will feel the excitement and danger as they read about the isolated and tight little manned station where byrd lived, separated from his crew. Admiral byrd spends from late march to early august antarctic winter by himself in a hut about 150 miles from the antarctic coast. The second ship, the usms north star, was a 1434ton wooden ice ship built for the bureau of indian affairs of the u. During his voyage, byrd became hopelessly lost in the frozen tundra. Byrd, historic american icon famous for his explorations of the earths polar extremities, was widely regarded during his lifetime as a pioneer and hero. Byrds account of his aerial exploration in the antarctic and flight to the south pole. Although less well known than his famous flight over the north pole, admiral richard e.
The ship was reconditioned by the navy and commissioned the uss bear for the expedition. However what i recieved was more akin to a childs coloring book containing a few photos and a story that sounded in both tone and content to have been written by a rather odd ten year old. He made the first flight to the north pole in 1926, flew over the atlantic in 1927 a month after lindbergh, made the first flight to the south pole in 1929, and led five expeditions to antarctica. One was admiral byrds old ship, the bear of oakland, which had been used on the second byrd antarctic expedition. Although less well known than his famous flight over the north.
Universal history archiveuig via getty images the animals taken on polar expeditions are almost invariably powerful sled dogs that will be put to good use, getting the exploration team and equipment over the snow and ice. Admiral byrd, was a strategic choice as he was a national hero to the americans. I was expecting an actual book, detailing the adventures of admiral byrds trip to the arctic. The famous story about his widow having a sudden change of heart and pulling a letter from his coffin, handing this to his grandson, is now firmly in ufology lore. Admiral byrd, now dead, cannot refute any of the stories being spread about extraneous activities during his trips to the south pole. A decorated naval officer, byrd even received the medal of honor in 1926 for his alleged flight to the north pole though the legitimacy of this claim was later. According to hollow earth theorists, byrd met ancient race underground in the. Admiral richard byrds dog, igloo america comes alive. R young and scattered in other folders in more than a few of the hundreds of boxes containing the papers of admiral richard e. Admiral richard byrd by paul rink overdrive rakuten. Then, in 1928, he took adventure to the next level when he decided to embark on an unprecedented antarctic expedition. The strange hollow earth case of admiral richard byrd.
In february 1957 admiral arleigh burke went to boston to present admiral byrd with a special medal of freedom. Bob youngs participation in bae2 the second byrd antarctic expedition, 193335 is mentioned several times in discovery g. His plan for this latest adventure was to spend six months alone near the bottom of the world, gathering weather data and indulging his desire to taste peace and quiet long enough to know how good they. Alone skyward little america discovery exploring with byrd say the magic words little america aerial exploration in the antarctic. Byrd set out on his second antarctic expedition in 1934, he was already an international hero for having piloted the first flights over the north and south poles. I was expecting an actual book, detailing the adventures of admiral byrd s trip to the arctic. The flight was made by rear admiral george dufek of the united states navy air unit. The article states admiral byrd declared today that it was imperative for the united states to initiate defence measures against the possible invasion of the country by. He undertook five expeditions to antarctica and made the firstever flight over the south pole on november 28, 1929. His first book, skyward 1928, contains descriptions of his 192830 expedition to antarctica, his flight to the north. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Admiral byrds 1939 antarctic and the mysterious snow cruiser. Byrd presents a pioneer in aviation, a scientist, a great explorer who challenges the unknown. Names, pictures and incident specific posts are not allowed. Admiral, richard byrd, hollow earth, agartha, north pole, secret land, operation highjump, youtube, antarctica, 1947, expedition, documentary hollow earth th.
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