From the February 17, 1934, issue
By Science News
FIRST OVER EVEREST!
The world’s highest mountain continues to baffle climbers, but the very first expedition that marshaled its forces to fly over this highest tip of land won success. Before the flight came months of patient preparation. One main result, aside from the thrill of achieving a great adventure, is a map strip 20 miles long and less than 2 miles wide, based on the vertical photographs taken during the flight. Everest has been mapped at last. The air photographs are extraordinary, including such remarkable views as the Himalayan peaks seen from a distance of 100 miles, using infrared photography.