Rob McCallum

The World

Search for a Norwegian hero

Arts, Culture & Media

Two Norwegian vessels are searching for the remains of a seaplane that crashed more than 80 years ago. It belonged to Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Rob McCallum to find out where they are looking�and why now.

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