Search for a Norwegian hero

The World

Two Norwegian vessels are searching for the remains of a seaplane that crashed more than 80 years ago on its way back from the North Pole. It belonged to legendary Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Rob McCallum, the leader of the expedition, to find out where they are looking�and why now.

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