Army's Polar Preet reveals why she kept latest Antarctic expedition a secret
Captain Harpreet Chandi, also known as Polar Preet, has spoken to Forces News about how her military training helps during her challenges.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar ex-Marine adventurer reflects on mental and physical toil of the Antarctic
Former Royal Marine Sam Cox details his physical and mental outlook after being forced to abandon his world record attempt in the Antarctic.
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Navy HMS Protector waves goodbye to Sir David Attenborough as she sets off for Antarctica
The Royal Navy's ice patrol ship leaves the Falkland Islands as she heads off for her latest deployment to Antarctica.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet becomes world's fastest woman to ski to the South Pole solo
Captain Preet Chandi covered the 1,130km of Antarctic ice in 31 days, 13 hours and 19 minutes.
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Royal Marines How seven military adventurers are spending Christmas on the oceans and in Antarctica
Members of both HMS Oardacious and Mission Spiritus Antarctica spoke to Amy Casey on BFBS Radio.
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Arctic/Antarctic Ex-Royal Marine forced to abandon Antarctic adventure due to health issue
The adventurer says he's devastated to have had to drop his record attempt as he had been progressing so well until the symptoms emerged.
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Arctic/Antarctic Former marine making record Antarctica crossing attempt in 'good spirits'
Sam Cox has already covered 600km during his Antarctic expedition, but has another 1,400km still to go before he achieves his aim.
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Royal Marines Former Royal Marine begins solo ski record attempt across Antarctica
Sam Cox will look to cover over 2,000km on a route that has never been attempted before.
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Royal Marines Commandos hit frozen roads of the Arctic during sub-zero driver training
Personnel from the UK Commando Force have been honing their winter driving skills in the icy conditions of Norway
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Navy Youngsters ensure great-grandfather's heroic naval service is honoured
Edward and Alice Botting uncovered the story of John Townsend, who served in the Royal Navy on the Arctic escort routes to northern Russia.
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Royal Marines Former Royal Marine preparing for record-breaking unsupported crossing of Antarctica
Sam Cox will take on the challenge next month, attempting to ski unsupported across 2,000km of Antarctica.
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth marks first trip to Arctic Circle with Blue Nose ceremony
The Blue Nose ceremony is a Royal Naval tradition that is carried out when a ship crosses into the Arctic Circle.
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RAF Threats in far north and Arctic may need greater military presence, MPs told
A cross-party committee called for clarity on how the military presence could be scaled up in response to future threats in the Arctic.
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Arctic/Antarctic UK Commando Helicopter Force completes Arctic warfare operations in Norway
Royal Navy Merlin helicopters had to be fitted with 'onesies' to guard against extreme weather.
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Navy UK's amphibious flagship HMS Albion home after displaying military might on Exercise Joint Viking
HMS Albion has returned home to Plymouth following the completion of Exercise Joint Viking in the Arctic Circle.
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Navy HMS Biter officer captures stunning shots of Northern Lights in Norway
Members of HMS Biter who are deployed in Norway on HMS Archer managed to capture the waves of the aurora borealis.