Polar Quest: Nobile

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Amundsen ready to join the search

Aviators prepare for reconnaissance flights. Fridtjof Nansen to help with strategic planning of the rescue ...

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rescue plans are discussed

rescue from the air and the sea: Norway, Sweden, Italy and Soviet Union help in the search for the airship ...

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trappers to join the search

rescue efforts commence: Captain Riiser Larsen is expected to join the rescue ...

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already some recriminations

some welcome food: a polar ...

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planning the rescue

rescue mission planned as Nobile is still ...

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listen out for radio signals

supply ship Citta di Milano has no contact with ...

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an appeal for help

Roald Amundsen present at Aftenposten's dinner in ...

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Italia at North Pole

Nobile has reached the North ...

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heading for the Pole

Airship Italia leaves Kings Bay for North ...

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