Explorers

Fridtjof Storm-Johnsen

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Expeditions

The Norge flight

Storm-Johnsen was a radio operator and telegraphist on the airship Norge in 1926.

Fridtjof Storm-Johnsen (?-?)

Fridtjof Storm-Johnsen was working in a temporary position at the Kings Bay radio station in Ny-Ålesund during the preparations for the airship Norge expedition. When Roald Amundsen decided to exchange the Maud telegraphist, Russian Gennadij Olonkin, for a Norwegian, Storm-Johansen was chosen. It was Birger Gottwaldt who had the main responsibility for the radio service on the Norge.

Virtual Tour

Spectacular Virtual Tour on the Fram Museum

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