61 years since the first-ever plane landed at the South Pole
On October 31, 1956, seven US naval aviators landed a plane dubbed "Que Sera Sera" for the first time at the South Pole. With engines running to avoid freeze-up, Operation Deep Freeze commander quickly stepped out onto the ice to plant stars and stripes. After 49 minutes, the crew left the South Pole and returned to their Antarctic station.