November 1938: The Times 'Santa Claus Expedition' before takeoff for the North Pole. On the left are The Times' correspondent and photographer – both unidentified. The United Airlines crew, starting from bottom of ramp, are navigator Bill Sievert, co-pilot Dusty Trembly, and pilot Capt. John Roberts. This photo was published in the Nov. 20, 1938, L.A. Times.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Los Angeles Times
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November 1938: Santa Claus discusses Christmas plans with unidentified Times North Pole correspondent. This photo was published in the Nov. 22, 1938, L.A. Times.
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November 1938: Capt. Johnny Roberts, United Air Lines pilot, talks with Santa while enroute to Los Angeles. This photo was published in the Nov. 24, 1938, L.A. Times.
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November 1938: Santa Claus arrives in Los Angeles from the North Pole after a flight on United Airlines. Behind Santa is the crew of the United Airlines Mainliner navigator Bill Sievert, co-pilot Diesty Trembly and pilot Capt. Johnny Roberts. This photo was published in the Nov. 25, 1938, L.A. Times.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Los Angeles Times
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November 1939: Santa Claus consults with United Airlines pilot Capt. John Crane about his flight from the North Pole to Los Angeles. This photo was published in the Nov. 19, 1939, L.A. Times.
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Nov. 23, 1939: A crowd of 4,000 greets Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and their United Air Lines aircraft at the Union Air Terminal. This photo was published in the Nov. 24, 1939, L.A. Times. This panorama was made from three different prints.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Paul Calvert / Los Angeles Times
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Nov. 23, 1939: Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus wave to kids upon arrival at Union Air Terminal after their flight from the North Pole. This photo was published in the Nov. 24, 1939, L.A. Times.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Paul Calvert / Los Angeles Times
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