HMS Protector scans active underwater volcanoes on Antarctic edge for tsunami research
The Navy ice patrol ship has used her state-of-the-art sensors to scan peaks in the South Sandwich Islands.
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Arctic/Antarctic Mission accomplished for Inspire 22 - Antarctica's largest medical expedition
The ten members of INSPIRE 22 have reached the South Pole in just 47 days after skiing over 900km.
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Arctic/Antarctic Delight for Army's Polar Preet after reaching the 'incredible' South Pole
Captain Preet Chandi made history last year when she became the first woman of colour to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported.
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Arctic/Antarctic Inspire 22: Antarctic expedition team are closing in on the South Pole
The team of 10 set off on 25 November and will ski more than 900km across the polar plateau to the South Pole.
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Army Polar Preet reaches final degree from the South Pole
British Army officer Captain Preet Chandi dedicated her latest post to "those training for their expeditions".
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Veterans Ex-US Special Ops soldiers on record-breaking global skydiving expedition for charity
The journey sees them attempting seven skydives across seven continents in seven days.
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Army Polar Preet spends second Christmas in a row alone in a tent on the ice
British Army Officer Captain Preet Chandi has provided a Christmas update as she races against time on her Antarctica expedition.
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Arctic/Antarctic Inspire 22: Antarctic expedition team call BFBS Radio to say 'Merry Christmas' with research going 'better than expected'
Major Natalie Taylor called BFBS Radio from just over the halfway point to say 'Merry Christmas'.
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Arctic/Antarctic Ex-Royal Marine's guide to surviving cold weather warfare
Tip Cullen, a former Royal Marines Commando, spent 20 winters living in freezing cold temperatures.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: 'For now, in the dark moments, I take it one step at a time'
The Army physiotherapist-turned-adventurer talks about struggling with mental health while crossing the South Pole.
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Arctic/Antarctic Royal Navy helps dig out snowbound Antarctic scientists
The site was hit by heavy spring snowfall which buried some of the buildings and damaged the roof of one key structure.
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Arctic/Antarctic Inspire 22: Military and civilian research team sets off on Antarctic expedition
The team, sponsored by BFBS, is made up of guides, doctors and physiologists – with a teacher and engineer also joining the expedition.
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Army Kate and William wish Army's Polar Preet good luck as she sets off on next Antarctic expedition
The Princess of Wales, the patron of Captain Chandi's expedition, wished her luck on Twitter.
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Tri-Service Inspire 22: Military and civilian team to explore body's response to Antarctic conditions
BFBS – Forces News' parent company – is sponsoring a tri-service team on a medical research expedition to the South Pole.
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Royals Princess of Wales becomes patron of Polar Preet's Antarctica challenge
Kate is formally backing Captain Preet Chandi's challenge of travelling more than 1,000 miles across the frozen continent.
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Navy HMS Enterprise completes Arctic research mission
The survey ship ventured closer to the North Pole than any other Royal Navy vessel in 2022.