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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1981-82: VUWAE 26

Beacon Studies in North Victoria Land (K18)

Beacon Studies in North Victoria Land (K18).

November 22 Preparation of field gear.
23 McKelvey to Scott Base.
24 Walker and McKelvey C130 to HVL Base Camp.
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28 Walker and McKelvey to Takrouna Bluff, Alamein Range.
30 Tent day.
December 2 Tent day.
3 Tent day.
4 Helo delay.
5 Move to Lanterman Range. Joined by Grindley and Oliver DSIR.
9 Grindley and Oliver to NVL Base.
11 Helo delay.page 36
12 Move to DeGoes Cliff, Morozumi Range.
14 Joined by Dr. J.W. Collinson, USARP parties SO55 and SO56.
15 K18, SO55 and SO56 move to Boggs Valley, Helliwell Hills.
16 SO55 and SO56 to NVL Base.
19 Helo delay.
20 Walker and McKelvey to NVL Base.
21 K18, SO55 and SO56 to Smiths Bench.
22 White out.
23 K18 to Northern Alamein Range.
24 K18 to Mount Remington, Helliwell Hills and Jupiter Amphitheatre, Morozumi Range.
25 Christmas Day.
26 White out.
27 K18 to Moauhango Nevee.
28 K18 to Monte Casino.
29 White out.
30 K18, SO55 and SO56 to Neal Massif.
31 White out.
January 1 K18 and SO55 to Roberts Butte.
2 K18 to Gair Mesa.
3 Walker to Scott Base.
4 Walker to Christchurch.
McKelvey to Scott Base.
6 McKelvey to Christchurch.
Days at Scott Base 1
Travel days 2
Helo delays 6
Tent days/White out 8
Work days 25
Total 42