The Aircraft of Richard E. Byrd, Books, Videos and DVD Movies. 

Plastic model of historic 'Tin Goose' flown over the South Pole in 1929 Antarctic  expedition. Kit includes sew-on patch; decals; snow-ski landing gear and interchangeable wheels; and dog team, sled, and crew in parkas.

The Diary and Notebook of Richard E. Byrd. Byrd & Goerler, ed. First to fly over  the North Pole - or was he? Some have doubted that Byrd actually reached the  North Pole in his 1926 flight. This diary, unearthed in 1994, might be thought to   clear up the matter, but instead it complicates them. Whatever the truth, the  riskiness of polar exploration comes through in Byrd's diary and notes, which  mention coming through storms and icebergs, as well as allude to the fate of  Robert Scott, who perished in the race to the South Pole with Roald Amundsen  (who perished in the race with Byrd to overfly the North Pole). A concluding  section discusses Byrd's competition with Lindbergh to be the first flier across  the Atlantic. 168 pgs., 6"x 9", hdbd.  .....#0005379 $22.95

The Condor had several advanced developments making it the first "modern airliner" - boasting the first electronically-operated retractable landing gear in a  transport and a comfortable soundproof cabin. Detailed plastic kit includes  rippled biplane wings and parts to build wheeled, skied or amphibious versions.  Choice of 5 different markings, including Byrd Antarctic Expedition II or American  Airways. Assembly required; 11½" wingspan when completed.   .....#0090503 $14.95

Byrd, Moffett & Goerler. Originally published in 1928, this is the memoir of Adm.  Richard E. Byrd. It dramatically chronicles polar aviation, transatlantic flight, and  the early years of military aviation, and it is the story of the pilot and explorer  who gave rise to American aviation. Byrd's portrait is one of courage, science, and human achievement. Fascinating and revealing, Skyward will bring to a new  generation the adventures of a man whose exploits are among the most compelling in American history. 330 pgs., 5¼"x 8", sfbd.  .....#0005177 $14.95

This is the engine that was used by Admiral Richard E. Byrd mounted on the  wings. They were nine-cylindered, air cooled and rated at 220 horsepower.  This is the engine that also powered Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" across the Atlantic! Plastic kit is molded in two colors with 150+ parts and includes nine cylinders,  crankcase, two magnetos, carburetor, fuel pump, accessories, display mount and  more. Assembly required.

 Contains very rare aviation film footage from 1909 to 1937, including the following: The original films of the Wright brothers' first flight, Louis Bleriot flying the English channel in 1909, the first parachute jump, Byrd's polar flight in 1926,  Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing, the Graf Zeppelin, Doolittle's 1935 transcontinental  flight, the China Clipper, and many, many more nostalgic pieces with full  narration and music. A real treat!  .....#00V8646 $19.95

Stan Stokes. Admiral Byrd's biggest Antarctic expedition occurred in 1946, but  tragedy struck when a PBM Mariner crashed and burned. Six survivors spent two  weeks on the ice before being found by another PBM as shown here. 16"x 11½"  signed and numbered limited edition print.    .....#0007858 $39.95