Richard E. Byrd becomes first person to fly over the North Pole in 1926

In 1926, under the Arctic's perpetual daylight, Bennett piloted a plane off an icy runway, marking the first aerial view of the North Pole. The successful crossing at 9:02 AM led to a safe return by 2:30 PM, sparking celebrations and a future parade. Commander Richard E. Byrd became the first person to witness the North Pole from the air.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?