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Pilot Beret Balchen Dies at 73 in New York
Beret Balchen renowned for leading Byrd’s 1929 South Pole flight and Arctic missions died after a long illness in Mt Kisco New York. He was a Norwegian born American citizen who piloted polar expeditions and WWII air operations and helped found Scandinavian Airlines. Survivors include his wife Audrey and two sons. A military service will be held at Kennedy Airport chapel with burial in Arlington Washington.
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