Launching Byrd's South Pole plane. Boston Airport
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Byrd's South Pole plane lands for first time in Boston Harbor with new steel pontoons. They weigh 1300 pounds more than the wheels. |
Byrd's South Pole plane being redied for launch off East Boston Airport. |
Byrd's South Pole plane being guided into water at East Boston |
Byrd's South Pole being lowered into the water for first time after the pontoons were put on. |
Byrd's South Pole plane being hoisted into water for launch. |
Byrd's South Pole plane being launched off East Boston Airport. Governors Island in back, people. |