Leif Dietrichson
| Leif Dietrichson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 September 1890 Hønefoss, Norway |
| Died |
18 June 1928 (aged 37) at sea |
| Education | aviator |
| Occupation | Norwegian military officer and Arctic explorer |
Leif Dietrichson (1 September 1890 – 18 June 1928) was a Norwegian military officer and aviation pioneer. He was born in Hønefoss. He was a cousin of Bernt Balchen, and nephew of Oluf Christian Dietrichson. He participated in Roald Amundsen's North Pole expedition in 1925, which reached 87° 43' N. He died in 1928, during a rescue mission searching for Umberto Nobile and his crew of the missing airship Italia.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Barr, Susan. "Leif Dietrichson". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Leif Ragnar Dietrichson". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 5 September 2014.