Explorers begin their 1926 quest to be the first to fly over the North Pole

In Fairbanks, AK, Wilkins encountered a setback when his plane was damaged during a test flight. Meanwhile, Commander Bird departed from New York on April 5th aboard the Shanty A, accompanied by his pilot Floyd Bennett, a 40-man crew, and a dismantled airplane named Josephine Ford. They carried a six-month supply of food.

What was the main issue faced by the pilot in Fairbanks, AK?

• The weather was too harsh for flying.

• The plane was hijacked.

• The plane was seriously damaged during landing.

• The pilot fell ill.

When did Commander Bird set sail from New York?

• March 5th

• April 5th

• May 5th

• June 5th

What was the name of Commander Bird's ship?

• The Black Pearl

• The Flying Dutchman

• The Shanty A

• The Josephine Ford

How many crew members accompanied Commander Bird?

• 20

• 50

• 40

• 30

What type of airplane did Commander Bird carry?

• A fully assembled jet

• A dismantled poker airplane

• A glider

• A helicopter