Tom Crean’s portrait takes to the skies on Norwegian tailfin

The family of legendary polar explorer Tom Crean have spoken of their pride after seeing his portrait take to the skies on the tailfin of

Crean’s grand-daughter Aileen Crean O’Brien said it was fantastic to see their larger-than-life ancestor honoured on Norwegian’s EI-FYB Boeing 737 Max before it took off from Cork Airport yesterday for Boston Providence.

“It was quite an emotional moment for us all,” she said. “It has made us even more proud of Tom.”