Aviation: Byrd [Admiral Richard E.]

Wilmer Stultz - pilot of new Byrd South Pole Fokker now at East Boston Airport. He is a well known pilot. He was formerly Mrs. Grayson's pilot and flew Levine to Cuba. Now he goes with Byrd to South Pole.
Wilmer Stultz and levine at East Boston Airport
Wilmer Stultz (right), Lew Gordon (left) working on the plane 'Friendship.' L. Gordon - machinist; W. Stultz - pilot of new Byrd Fokker to be used on South Pole trip. East Boston Airport
Wilmer Stultz - pilot of Byrd's South Pole plane on right. Lew Gordon - machinist on left. Plane: Friendship. East Boston Airport
Byrd's South Pole plane being weather-proofed with Berryloid. Plane had been flown over by Amelia Earhart and Schultz
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 before they put on pontoons - East Boston Airport
Byrd's South Pole being lowered into the water for first time after the pontoons were put on.
Admiral Byrd and wife in Boston
Byrd Antarctic expedition plaque
Banner on State House welcomes Commander Byrd back from Antarctic expedition
Commander Byrd at the Parkman Bandstand
Bust of Admiral Byrd
Admiral Byrd and wife in auto parade through Boston
Byrd Antarctic expedition plaque
Commander Byrd welcolmed to the State House
Richard E. Byrd before flight to the South Pole
Commander Byrd leaves North Station to visit his pal Floyd Bennett who has double pneumonia in a hospital in Quebec.
Commander Byrd shakes the hand of Mayor Curley, Parkman Bandstand
Commander Byrd on Macmillan's plane at Squantum.
Crowds to see Commander Byrd during his visit to Boston.
Commander Byrd in Boston after trip to South Pole.
Commander Byrd in Boston
Commander Byrd talks with Gov. Fuller outside Byrd's home.

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