Landmark Achievement: The Inaugural Flight Over Mt. Everest

On April 3, 1933, a historic event unfolded with the first flight over Mt. Everest. The objective of this remarkable flight was to map the formidable Everest, laying the groundwork for a successful ascent. Two decades later, the indomitable Edmund Hillary and the revered Tenzing Norgay Sherpa would rely on the photographs taken during this expedition for their groundbreaking climb.

The 1933 expedition was a daring endeavor led by two courageous Scottish volunteers hailing from the Royal (auxiliary) Air Force. These intrepid individuals were David Fowler McIntyre and Lord Clydesdale, who would later become the Duke of Hamilton. Their pioneering flight played a pivotal role in the eventual triumph of human exploration atop the world's tallest peak.