Mikhail Gromov, Soviet transpolar pilot
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Mikhail Gromov, Soviet transpolar pilot
Mikhail Mikhailovich Gromov (1899-1985), Soviet pilot, wearing aviation clothing for the July 1937 transpolar flight across the North Pole. Gromov was one of three pilots on this pioneering flight. They flew an ANT-25 single-engine monoplane non-stop across the Arctic, from Moscow, USSR, to San Jacinto, California, USA. The first transpolar flight had been made on 20th June 1937, but only reached Vancouver. This flight (12-14th July) broke long-distance flying records, with the flight covering 11, 500 kilometres and taking 62 hours 17 minutes. Following the flight, the pilots became celebrities in the USA and USSR. Photographed in Moscow, Russia
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This print captures the legendary Soviet transpolar pilot, Mikhail Gromov, in his aviation attire during the historic July 1937 flight across the North Pole. Gromov, along with two other pilots, embarked on a pioneering journey aboard an ANT-25 single-engine monoplane that covered an astonishing distance of 11,500 kilometers non-stop from Moscow to San Jacinto, California. Breaking long-distance flying records and taking over 62 hours to complete, this remarkable feat propelled Gromov and his fellow aviators into international stardom. Photographed in Moscow against a backdrop of early twentieth-century technology and military aircrafts at an airfield, Gromov's confident smile reflects both his courage as a pioneer and his pride as a hero of the Soviet Union. His goggles perched atop his cap hint at the challenging conditions they faced while traversing the Arctic region. The significance of this momentous flight is evident not only in its geographical implications but also in its historical impact on aviation. As one of the first successful transpolar flights ever accomplished by mankind, it marked a turning point in our understanding of long-distance travel through uncharted territories. This black-and-white portrait serves as a powerful reminder of Gromov's indelible contribution to the history of flight and exploration. It immortalizes him as an emblematic figure who pushed boundaries and defied limitations for future generations to follow.
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