Floyd Bennett

US pilot (1890-1928) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 37

Floyd Bennett was a United States Naval Aviator who, along with then USN Commander Richard E. Byrd, made the first flight to the North Pole in May 1926. However, their claim to have reached the pole is disputed.

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