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This Day in Naval History: May 9

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

May 9, 2005

(Source: Navy News Service)

1926 - LCDR Richard Byrd and Chief Machinist Mate Floyd Bennett make first flight over North Pole; both receive the Medal of Honor.

1942 - USS Wasp in Mediterranean launches 47 Spitfire aircraft to help defend Malta.