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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1926
Page
10
The aviator notes fuel use at thirty-two gallons per hour and a remaining 450 gallons as Bennett, piloting beside him, nears the pole. He scans the ice for life, finds none, and mentions Andre’s balloon last reporting from 80 latitude, 10 from the pole, with a carrier pigeon message received.
The narrator recalls tight navigation with Bennett at the wheel as they press toward the pole in the Arctic. He battles snow blindness, maintains a straight course to save time and fuel, praises Bennett and Lieutenant Neville for their roles, and notes gas consumption improving to about thirty gallons per hour with fuel reserves for Kings Bay via Cape Morris Jesup.
The crew push on toward the pole despite a severe oil leak in the right motor. They decide to press on on two motors, hoping to reach the pole before returning. After an hour they reach the pole, salute Admiral Peary’s memory, and reflect on aviation’s promise. The narrative closes with a note on timely visits and local family announcements.
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