Sujet
Edmund Hillary
Légende
Shown in the full climbing outfit with open circuit oxygen apparatus is Edmund Hillary, 33 year old New Zealander from Auckland, who, with the Sherpa Tensing, reached the summit of the world's highest mountain, Everest. They were the first men ever to set foot on the 29,002 ft summit. This picture from Kathmandu Nepal - was taken after the return of the successful British expedition, led by Colonel John Hunt. Mr Hillary and Colonel Hunt have been awarded knighthoods. The climbers are expected back in London later this week - Photo taken 30th June 1953. Mount Everest conquerer Sir Edmund Hillary died 11 January 2008 in New Zealand at the age of 88. Ref: B196_095075_3914 Compulsory Credit: UPPA/Photoshot +++(c) dpa - Report+++
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picture-alliance/ dpa
Date
02 juin 1953
Crédit
Photo12/dpa-pa
Notre référence
DPA23A00_072
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
32,5Mo (964,0Ko) / 24,6cm x 33,2cm / 2902 x 3917 (300dpi)